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March 2008
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Editor's desk
Non-doms, capital gains tax, European law cases – it's time to stop the tax turmoil, says Robert Outram
In My View
Why being an auditor is a privilege
President
Isobel Sharp logs the upside – and the downside – of a 10-day period spent on the trail of ICAS's global footprint
EC doubts on CGT changes
ICAS questions whether the government’s amendments to CGT could be in breach of European law
Outsourcing: Dissatisfaction dominates
Outsourcing can deliver cost savings, but little else in terms of strategic advantage, according to a new report from Deloitte
Graduate jobs: Vacancies filled
Accountancy students graduating from university this year might find it harder to get jobs
Lords Decision: £1bn VAT repayment
A landmark judgement by the House of Lords could pave the way for companies to reclaim around £1 billion in overpaid VAT
City Pay: Bonuses resist credit crunch
The credit crunch does not appear to have affected bonus payouts by London’s financial services institutions as strongly as predicted, according to research by recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley
Salaries: New graduates' pay soars
New accountants could be among those to actually benefit from the global credit crunch, according to a survey by the financial recruitment agency, Robert Half
'More carrot, less stick'
Donald Drysdale believes the HMRC should produce an online filing system that everyone wants to use
SEE the value of CSR policies to business
How socially responsible is your company? And do you think it matters that your business has strong social, environmental and ethical (SEE) policies in place?
R&D relief deadline
With the 31 March deadline fast approaching, time is running out for companies to claim tax relief on any research and development (R&D) work they have carried out
CA Magazine redesign a winner
CA Magazine was named “Redesign of the Year” in the Communicators in Business Scotland awards in February
Letters
This month’s letters: ICAS in danger of neglecting aspiring accountants who do not have degrees • All businesses can expect to be monitored for their carbon footprint
Office Auntie
Time to work for yourself...
They say, We say
Is Ron Sandler's appointment to Northern Rock another banana skin for the government?
Taxing dilemma for HMRC face
TV scientist Adam Hart-Davis has been dropped by HMRC – after the man hired to tell us “tax doesn’t have to be taxing” went on the BBC to complain that the system should be simplified
Good month, Bad month
Balfour Beatty and Alastair Darling
Pitch Doctor
Michael Fleming says it's time to ditch the pitchbook
Travel
Budget hotel chain Travelodge tries out hi-tech pyjamas
Oil and Gas: The deals keep flowing
Private equity increased its leverage in the North Sea with a number of deals in 2007, and Jeremy Cresswell believes its impact will increase this year as money becomes harder for other types of firm to borrow
Oil and Gas: Working time worries
Bob Ruddiman takes a look at some of the pressing legal issues affecting the UK's oil and gas sector
Oil and Gas: Round Table
Robert Outram balances opinions from the 2008 CA Magazine oil round table
Enterprise Briefing: Surviving troubled waters
The economic currents could be turning nasty, but with preparation the sea-change should be survivable
Enterprise Briefing: Sale, not sell-out
When Tracey Anderson and Alan Wallace sold their firm, it had to be on the very best terms – they wanted to keep working for it
City Column: Generale Enquiries
Angus McCrone has some questions for the French bank whose crisis has helped keep the sector in the news, for all the bad reasons
Interview: Adrian Sayliss
As worldwide COO at ZenithOptimedia, Adrian Sayliss faces a raft of challenges
Information technology: People problems
The repeated cases of government departments and others losing computer data are often down to the human factor
Play the fair game
The Financial Services Authority wants the advisers it regulates to treat customers fairly
Finance Director of the Year Awards
Richard Goslan and Robert Outram talk to FD of the Year winners, Duncan Skinner, Lynn Brown and Brian Aird
Is your business a dinosaur?
How good is your organisation at maximising success by engineering the right kind of change?
Details emerge on CGT
Draft legislation confirms that from 6 April, CGT rules will be substantially different from today
Non-doms should start doing their homework
Draft legislation on new rules for non-doms is expected to take effect from 6 April
Call for tax dialogue
An OECD study team is keen to improve links between large business and tax authorities
R&D deadline looming
Scottish businesses undertaking research and development activities should consider the potential for claiming enhanced tax benefits
Capital allowances – encouraging investment or raising burdens?
Many tax payers are left with the feeling that this process has been more about raising taxes than encouraging investment
Conde Nast VAT victory
The House of Lords dismissed HMRC's appeals in the cases of Fleming and Conde Nast dealing with the three year cap for VAT input claims
Tax Comment: Donald Drysdale
Donald points out that the Chancellor's clampdown on capital gains tax rules leaves little time for crucial decisions to be taken
Discussions paper on pensions
The ASB wants to align the principles on which pension fund assets and liabilities are calculated and reported with those used elsewhere
Regulator offers guidance to employers
The Pensions Regulator has published guidance on voluntary employer engagement in group personal pensions
Scotland: a place to do business?
Could reforms intended to free up the planning system make it more cumbersome?
Share-based payments in the spotlight
The ASB has issued draft amendments to FRS 20
Consultation on audit standards
The APB is asking for comments on proposals from the IAASB
FRC quality framework
The FRC has published its Audit Quality Framework
Companies House inquiry
Companies House is to come under the scrutiny of Parliament's Business, Enterprise and Regulatory committee
POB sets out regulations
The Professional Oversight Board wants comments on a change in regulations
Employment law: Alan Thomson
It could be back to the future as the government makes another attempt to improve employment tribunals
Fast track for FSA
The FSA has launched a fast-track approval service
IFAC publishes SME audit guide
IFAC has published guidance on applying international accounting standards to smaller businesses
FRC's year ahead
The FRC unveils details of its plan for 2008-09
Financial stability study
The Chancellor has launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen the framework for financial stability
FSA publishes outlook
the FSA has published its Business Plan 2008/08
Conflicting interests
Conflicts of interest can occur when a company director is also a member of the pension fund trustee board
Loan valuations under scrutiny
With some financial markets seized up in the credit crunch, how do you audit valuations of financial assets?
The GAAP gap
How has the change from national GAAP to IFRS impacted on companies and auditors around Europe?
Murray to lead audit firm governance working group
The past chairman of Cairn Energy has been appointed to chair an FRC working group
Bubble that burst
It might already seem like a different era, but it’s only eight years since the dot.com bubble burst in such spectacular fashion
ICAS supports proposals for mixed practices
ICAS has given its backing to the creation of multi-disciplinary practices (MDPs), where firms can offer accountancy, legal and other advisory services under one roof
Research: Putting a value on financial incentives
This report looks at whether financial incentives improve decision making and motivate performance
Guessing the grape at CAPELLA wine tasting
A team from PKF won a wine tasting event held by the ICAS student society
Disciplinary action against Keith Stirling Douglas
A non-practising member has been expelled from membership
Election of members of the ICAS Student Society
The first annual general meeting of CAPELLA will be held in London on 11 April
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