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Introduction to National Insurance Contributions (NICs)

A practical, example-led introduction to NIC’s, explaining how NICs apply to employed and self-employed individuals and how to calculate them with confidence.

Overview

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·      This course provides a practical introduction to National Insurance Contributions (NICs), designed to help participants confidently understand how NICs apply to both employed and self-employed individuals.

·       Participants will explore the different classes of NICs, what income or benefits they apply to, and how they are calculated in real-world scenarios. Through interactive illustrations and practical examples, the course breaks down what can often feel like a complex area of taxation, ensuring learners leave with a solid, working understanding of when NICs are due and how to calculate them accurately in common situations.

Learning outcomes

·       By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

·       Understand how NICs apply in an employment context, including:

o   Class 1 – what it applies to and how it is calculated

o   Class 1A – understanding NIC on benefits in kind and how to calculate it

o   Class 1B – NIC under PAYE settlement agreements and calculation methods

·       Understand how NICs work for the self-employed, including:

o   Class 4 what it applies to and how it is calculated

o   The impact of trading losses on Class 4 NIC liabilities

 

Jane Burdett

Jane qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC in 2000. During her time at PwC, she was a tax consultant in the corporate tax department, working with clients in manufacturing and services sectors. She has also worked as a forensic accountant for two top 10 firms, dealing with loss of earnings, medical negligence and breach of contract claims.

Jane moved into lecturing over 20 years ago. During this time, she has held senior teaching and management roles in the professional education sector and also in the higher education sector at Durham University Business School. The main focus of her work is now in teaching and coaching students towards achieving professional qualifications. She works for various tuition providers, delivering financial accounting and tax courses for ACCA, ICAEW, ATT and CTA examinations.

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This event was recorded on 27 March 2026

Price

Price (excluding VAT) 110 GBP

Location

United Kingdom

Date & time

On demand

Enquiries

Email enquiries UKCL@accaglobal.com

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