Annual international accounting forum 2026 | annual international accounting forum 2026

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.
Hmrc tax updates: digital tax codes, corporation tax penalties and adviser conduct powers | hmrc tax updates: digital tax codes

HMRC tax updates: digital tax codes, Corporation Tax penalties and adviser conduct powers

HMRC’s latest update covers digital tax codes, Corporation Tax and cross-border matters. Here are the changes IAB members should know about, particularly when supporting individual and company clients.
Hmrc tax updates for iab members: self assessment, tax adviser registration and 2026 guidance | hmrc tax updates for iab members

HMRC tax updates for IAB members: Self Assessment, tax adviser registration and 2026 guidance

HMRC’s latest stakeholder digest brings together changes and reminders, including Self Assessment, that may affect bookkeepers, tax advisers, payroll professionals, employers and their clients.
Technology develops quickly. Trust develops slowly | technology develops quickly

Technology Develops Quickly. Trust Develops Slowly

Reflections from Accountex on AI, bookkeeping and client relationships, and the lasting value of professional trust while technology moves quickly.
Iab guidance for bookkeepers and tax agents on hmrc talking points, making tax digital, asa setup, vat updates and client support. | iab guidance for bookkeepers

IAB guidance for bookkeepers and tax agents on HMRC Talking Points, Making Tax Digital, ASA setup, VAT updates and client support.

HMRC’s latest Talking Points update brings together key resources for bookkeepers, accountants and tax agents, with a strong focus on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Quarterly tax reporting: what accountants and their clients should expect | quarterly tax reporting

Quarterly tax reporting: what accountants and their clients should expect

Follow Sam, a freelancer, through his first full tax year under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax to see what quarterly reporting looks like for accountants and their clients.
Stronger through change | hmrc employer update

Stronger Through Change

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer reflects on the start of the new tax year and how finance professionals can come through a period of change stronger.
The self-employed checklist for the new tax year | self-employed checklist

The Self-Employed Checklist for the New Tax Year

2026/27 brings the start of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for many clients. Use this checklist to prepare self-employed clients for the key tax changes of the new year.
2026/27 payroll checklist | hmrc deadlines and updates | payroll checklist

2026/27 Payroll Checklist | HMRC Deadlines and Updates

Start the 2026/27 tax year well with this payroll checklist of HMRC deadlines and changes, designed to help payroll teams protect accuracy and compliance in the months ahead.
Navigating economic change: why bookkeepers matter more than ever | navigating economic change

Turning Up the Dial on AML Supervision

AML supervision is shifting as regulatory expectations tighten. What the change means for supervised firms and how to prepare for closer scrutiny.
Navigating economic change: why bookkeepers matter more than ever | navigating economic change

Navigating Economic Change: Why Bookkeepers Matter More Than Ever

Rising unemployment headlines do not have to mean shrinking opportunity. Why bookkeepers have a vital role in helping businesses navigate economic change.