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Companies House pauses small company profit and loss filing plans

Companies House has paused plans for small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts from April 2028, while mandatory software filing stays on track. What it means for accountants, bookkeepers and their clients.
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IAB AML Supervision Report 2026 now available to download

Our AML Supervision Report 2026 is now available to download. It covers 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026, with inspection outcomes, enforcement data and what the FCA transition means for your practice.
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Sarah's View: What Budget 2026 Means for Your Small Business Clients

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer sets out what Budget 2026 means for small business clients, from business rates relief and Business Asset Disposal Relief to payroll, the trading allowance and MTD, with six actions to take this week.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.