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Christmas party tax, staff gifts and travel expenses: what employers need to know in 2026

HMRC's employer webinars cover staff gifts, travel and parties. The £150 Christmas party exemption, £50 trivial benefits rule and new 55p mileage rate explained.
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New Member Benefit: AccountingCPD

From 5 October 2026, all IAB members get AccountingCPD, with 1,500+ learning resources, plus changes to IAB CPD rules: verifiable CPD only.
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Sarah's View: A New Chapter for the IAB, and Your Moment to Shine

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer introduces the new IAB website and Leo, our chatbot, and invites members to enter the LCCI SME London Business Awards before 12 October.
Hmrc starts signing up mtd no-shows: what bookkeepers and accountants should do now

HMRC starts signing up MTD no-shows: what bookkeepers and accountants should do now

From September 2026, HMRC will start automatically signing up sole traders and landlords who should already be using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax but have not joined. IAB explains that HMRC completing sign-up does not equal MTD…
More than a grade: building skills that lead somewhere

More Than a Grade: Building Skills That Lead Somewhere

The Government’s new V Levels, including Finance and Accounting from September 2027, put vocational education on equal footing with A Levels. IAB argues a qualification should open a career, not just record a grade, and sets out how…
Hmrc launches new tax deadline tool: what it means for bookkeepers and accountants

HMRC launches new tax deadline tool: what it means for bookkeepers and accountants

HMRC launched a free online tax deadline tool on 13 August 2026, covering Self Assessment, PAYE, VAT and the Construction Industry Scheme. It takes around five minutes, needs no HMRC sign-in, and lets users print or calendar their…
Sarah's view: where the finance profession goes next | finance profession

Sarah's View: Where the Finance Profession Goes Next

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer looks at how international trade, regulatory change and AI are reshaping the finance profession, and the skills finance professionals will need to thrive next.
Aml supervision changes: guidance for iab members | hmrc tax updates for iab members

AML Supervision Changes: Guidance for IAB Members

HM Treasury has confirmed the next stage in moving AML supervision for accountancy service providers to the FCA. With no confirmed timetable yet, here is what IAB members should do now.
Youth jobs grant: iab guidance for employers, bookkeepers and smes | youth jobs grant

Youth Jobs Grant: IAB Guidance for Employers, Bookkeepers and SMEs

The Government’s Youth Jobs Grant offers eligible employers up to £3,000 when they recruit a qualifying young person aged 18 to 24. IAB explains who qualifies and what bookkeepers should know.
Could you have a tax payment due on 31 july? | self assessment payment

Could you have a tax payment due on 31 July?

The next Self Assessment Payment on Account deadline is 31 July. If you are self-employed and made a payment in January, you may need to make a second payment by the end of July.
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Annual International Accounting Forum 2026

Reflections from the CEO panel at the Annual International Accounting Forum 2026, and the themes that dominated conversations on stage and afterwards.
Ciap programme reaches major milestone as first students sit examinations | ciap programme

CIAP Programme Reaches Major Milestone as First Students Sit Examinations

The first cohort of students has sat the Certified International Accounting Professional (CIAP) examinations, a significant milestone for one of the IAB’s most ambitious international education initiatives.