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Keeping data clean and connected

Data is the cornerstone of decision-making, so how do finance teams and accounting professionals ensure their figures are sound?

TaxPolicy

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Could wealth taxes work?

The idea of imposing levies on personal or business capital continues to divide political and public opinion. Here, AT unpacks ways it could be done, along with their pros and cons.

ResponsibleBusiness

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New year, new rules

A round-up of key changes to accounting regulations set to come into force over the next 12 months.

PublicSector

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Could taxing unused pension funds help fill the public coffers?

From 6 April 2027, the value of unused pension funds becomes liable to inheritance tax. Here, we explore how it will work in practice and some of the challenges it throws up.

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