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November/December 2024

A silhouetted fuel pump in a car as it is filled up

FastForward

BIG PICTURE

Prices at the pumps at lowest level for three years

THE BRIEFING

Shortfalls remains with Post Office system, plus other stories

PUBLIC EYE

Accounting Excellence Awards highlight range of AAT achievements, plus other stories

AAT SAYS

Introducing AAT's new president

Chris Argent in a garden with a small tree and office windows in the background. He is smiling into the camera

DeepDive

CASE STUDY

Chris Argent MAAT on the importance of stakeholder buy-in

COVER STORY

Blending generations

CRYPTOASSETS

Feeling the force of an NFT storm

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

Holding emissions to account

PUBLIC SECTOR

Final curtain?

KnowledgeHub

VAT VAT and private schools

TAX

Tax implications of Christmas parties

FINANCIAL REPORTING

Concepts and pervasive principles

BACK TO BASICS

Flexed budgets

Sinead Pratschke sitting at her piano and smiling. She is wearing an orange dress

Develop

SETTING UP YOUR PRACTICE

Pitching your firm

CAREER COACH

Do your skills add up to a financial controller?

CPDList

Check out the latest live and on-demand masterclasses and sign up for our licensed member webinar series.

AAT Masterclasses

Sharpen your tax skills

20 November and 6 December

Stay current with essential tax updates, covering everything from the latest Budget updates to practical tips for working with sole traders and small businesses. With expert advice on topics like CGT, MTD, and corporate tax, you’ll be confident and ready to provide effective tax advice. Book now

VAT update

5 December

This masterclass will walk you through how to identify and correct VAT errors, with real-life examples. Learn the key steps to avoid penalties and ensure accuracy in your returns. Book now

Tax efficient benefits in kind and remuneration

13 November

Learn the latest tax-efficient benefits, from salary sacrifice and payrolling to perks for electric vehicles. With real-world examples and case studies, you’ll get practical tips that you can start using right away.

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Independent examination for charities

15 November

From understanding scrutiny requirements to navigating Charity Commission directions, you'll gain practical insights to enhance your expertise in conducting financial examinations effectively.

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Free CPD webinars

Autumn budget update Breakdown the latest updates in the Autumn budget in this deep dive webinar sponsored by Sage. We'll cover the most important changes, how they could affect you and much more.

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Digital tools webinars

Mastering automation with BrightAccountsProduction

21 November

Get a firsthand look at how automation can simplify your workflow and save valuable time. Plus, gain practical tips on how to use the time you save to maximise productivity.

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How to simplify financial forecasting and reporting with Futrli

21 November

Learn how to simplify financial management for clients operating in multiple currencies, helping you add more value to your service offering.

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Licensed member support series

26 November

Sign up the next free webinar in our licensed member support series, where you'll gain 10 proven strategies to streamline your workload, enhance efficiency, and significantly boost profitability.

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Bootcamps

Practice bootcamp

11 December

Learn about the challenges and opportunities in making your business sustainable and compliant and get practical tips from practice owners on winning clients and growing your business.

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Industry bootcamps

28 November Through panel discussions and expert-led sessions, you'll learn about how to become a leader in finance, get expert advice on how to navigate being a CFO or business leader and wellbeing guidance. Register now

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