Contents

January/February 2025

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FastForward

BIG PICTURE

AI enables Klarna to cut thousands of jobs - but pay more

THE BRIEFING

NIC hike ‘caught businesses off-guard’, plus other stories

PUBLIC EYE

AAT welcomes government commitment to 16-19 qualifications, plus other stories

AAT SAYS

Introducing AAT Careers Hub

AAT GOVERNANCE

Members' Advisory Council elections

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DeepDive

CASE STUDY

PRS for Music has changed its tune in its financial operations

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNERING

How to establish effective finance business partnering

COVER STORY

Sink or swim when black swan events hit

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

Why cyber criminals love accountants – and what you can do about it

PUBLIC SECTOR

Get your career in the best of health

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KnowledgeHub

BUSINESS THRESHOLDS Sizing things up

TAX

Understanding PAYE Settlement Agreements

FINANCIAL REPORTING

Common problems in financial statements

BACK TO BASICS

Cash budgets

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Develop

RUNNING YOUR PRACTICE

Managing early growth

CAREER COACH

Planning your next step

CPDList

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

Webinar:

MTD for Income Tax

23 January 2025, 12.30 -13.00 Learn how to create a winning MTD proposition using AutoEntry and its new add-on AccountsPrep.

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Webinar:

From Self Assessment to MTD for Income Tax

23 January 2025, 12.30 -13.00 Discover simple ways to make the most of your time and resources with Sage and learn about the key changes coming with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

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Webinar:

Master eInvoicing with Xero

13 February, 12.30-13.30 Discover how Xero’s eInvoicing can revolutionise the way you handle invoicing. You’ll learn how to how to simplify processes, save valuable time, and improve efficiency for both your business and your clients.

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Digital Tools:

Save time and money with the right cloud software

20 February, 12.00-12.30 Join us for this digital tools webinar to see how Capium’s integrated cloud platform helps you save time, cut costs, and work more efficiently.

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Digital Tools:

Creating your first management report with Futrli

20 February, 13.00-13.30 Tired of spending hours wrestling with Excel to create professional management reports? Join this digital tools webinar to see how Futrli transforms your reporting process.

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Masterclass:

Construction Industry Scheme

11 February, 09.30-12.30 Gain a detailed insight into how the Construction Industry Scheme works in practice and fully explains the tax responsibilities and roles of both the contractor and subcontractor.

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Masterclass:

Charity accounting

12 February, 09.30-16.30 Learn about charity financial reporting, regulations, charity-specific balance sheet considerations, requirements for trustees’ annual reports and more.

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Masterclass:

Taxation of UK Landlords – the current tax regime

18 February, 09.30-12.30 This practical masterclass covers the current tax position for individual landlords letting both residential and commercial property in the UK.

Learn more

Masterclass:

Business tax refreshers

25 February, 09.30-12.30 Keep up with the latest developments in business tax and identify the tax planning opportunities available.

Learn more

Masterclass:

Data visualisation basics for financial analysts

7 March, 12.00-15.00 Discover the essentials of data visualisation for financial reporting with expert Alli Torban, as she shares practical techniques to transform your data into clear, impactful insights.

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Masterclass:

Modelling in Excel

26 February, 09.30-12.30 Learn how to build models that are clear, consistent, and reliable and gain the knowledge and confidence to create professional, best-practice financial models.

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Webinar:

MTD for Income Tax

23 January 2025, 12.30 -13.00 Learn how to create a winning MTD proposition using AutoEntry and its new add-on AccountsPrep.

Learn more

Webinar:

From Self Assessment to MTD for Income Tax

23 January 2025, 12.30 -13.00 Discover simple ways to make the most of your time and resources with Sage and learn about the key changes coming with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

Learn more

Webinar:

Master eInvoicing with Xero

13 February, 12.30-13.30 Discover how Xero’s eInvoicing can revolutionise the way you handle invoicing. You’ll learn how to how to simplify processes, save valuable time, and improve efficiency for both your business and your clients.

Learn more

Digital Tools:

Save time and money with the right cloud software

20 February, 12.00-12.30 Join us for this digital tools webinar to see how Capium’s integrated cloud platform helps you save time, cut costs, and work more efficiently.

Learn more

Digital Tools:

Creating your first management report with Futrli

20 February, 13.00-13.30 Tired of spending hours wrestling with Excel to create professional management reports? Join this digital tools webinar to see how Futrli transforms your reporting process.

Learn more

Masterclass:

Construction Industry Scheme

11 February, 09.30-12.30 Gain a detailed insight into how the Construction Industry Scheme works in practice and fully explains the tax responsibilities and roles of both the contractor and subcontractor.

Learn more

Masterclass:

Charity accounting

12 February, 09.30-16.30 Learn about charity financial reporting, regulations, charity-specific balance sheet considerations, requirements for trustees’ annual reports and more.

Learn more

Masterclass:

Taxation of UK Landlords – the current tax regime

18 February, 09.30-12.30 This practical masterclass covers the current tax position for individual landlords letting both residential and commercial property in the UK.

Learn more

Masterclass:

Business tax refreshers

25 February, 09.30-12.30 Keep up with the latest developments in business tax and identify the tax planning opportunities available.

Learn more

Masterclass:

Data visualisation basics for financial analysts

7 March, 12.00-15.00 Discover the essentials of data visualisation for financial reporting with expert Alli Torban, as she shares practical techniques to transform your data into clear, impactful insights.

Learn more

Masterclass:

Modelling in Excel

26 February, 09.30-12.30 Learn how to build models that are clear, consistent, and reliable and gain the knowledge and confidence to create professional, best-practice financial models.

Learn more

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