Stepping into the year ahead

Stepping Into the Year Ahead

With January behind us, the IAB looks ahead at the year for bookkeepers and accountants, and the priorities and opportunities for the months to come.
Supporting bookkeepers at tax year end: deadlines, recognition and respect | making tax digital

Supporting Bookkeepers at Tax Year End: Deadlines, Recognition and Respect

As the tax year end approaches, the IAB speaks directly to the bookkeepers supporting businesses through one of the most demanding periods of the year, with the key deadlines to note.
Six steps to help get yourself ready for mtd for income tax | mtd for income tax

The IAB and Company Protection 2026 Workshop Series

The IAB and Company Protection 2026 workshop series for members. Registration is free and includes a welcome pack and Hub Link access.
Your year-end tax health check: are you missing any allowable expenses? | year-end tax health check

Your year-end tax health check: are you missing any allowable expenses?

The Self Assessment deadline is approaching. Use this year-end tax health check to review your finances and make sure you are not missing out before you file.
10 common myths about making tax digital (and what’s actually true! ) | making tax digital

10 common myths about Making Tax Digital (and what’s actually true!)

Making Tax Digital is coming, along with plenty of rumours and confusion. We bust 10 of the most common MTD myths so you know exactly what to expect.
Self-employed christmas expenses: what you can and can’t claim | self-employed christmas expenses

Self-employed Christmas expenses: what you can and can’t claim

Buying gifts for clients, hosting a festive get-together or decorating your workspace? What self-employed people can and cannot claim as a business expense at Christmas.
Uk e-invoicing mandate: what accountants and bookkeepers need to know | uk e-invoicing mandate

UK E-Invoicing Mandate: What Accountants and Bookkeepers Need to Know

From April 2029, electronic invoicing will become mandatory in the UK. What accountants and bookkeepers need to know about this Autumn Budget 2025 announcement.
The autumn budget: from speculation to strategy | the autumn budget

The Autumn Budget: From Speculation to Strategy

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer shares practical actions for bookkeepers and accountants following the Autumn Budget, turning speculation into strategy.
Ai in finance education: between detection and evolution | ai in finance education

AI in Finance Education: Between Detection and Evolution

As AI becomes more sophisticated, awarding bodies face difficult questions about assessment. How finance education can move beyond simply detecting AI use.
Autumn budget: what bookkeepers and smes need to know | budget 2025

Autumn Budget: What Bookkeepers and SMEs Need to Know

The Chancellor’s Budget arrived under unusual circumstances. A summary of the key announcements and what they mean for bookkeepers and SMEs.
Year ahead

Could salary sacrifice pension schemes be facing unexpected changes?

Speculation ahead of the Budget pointed to changes to salary sacrifice pension schemes. The CIPP team looks at what could change and what it may mean for employers.
Looking ahead: agility and opportunity in a changing profession | opportunity in a changing profession

Looking Ahead: Agility and Opportunity in a Changing Profession

As 2025 draws to a close, the IAB reflects on how much has shifted for bookkeepers and accountants, and why agility will be key to the opportunities ahead.