Tag Archive for: bookkeepers

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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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cyber security for accountants and bookkeepers: protect your small business from data breaches | cyber security for accountants and bookkeepers

Cyber Security for Accountants and Bookkeepers: Protect Your Small Business from Data Breaches

Accountants and bookkeepers hold clients’ most sensitive information, from bank details to payroll data. Practical cyber security steps to protect your practice and your clients.
Hidden in plain sight: why bookkeepers and accountants must stay alert to everyday money laundering | mtd

Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Bookkeepers and Accountants Must Stay Alert to Everyday Money Laundering

Money laundering is not just a big-city crime. Why bookkeepers and accountants serving local clients need to recognise the warning signs hiding in plain sight.
From ledgers to landing pages: why business data interpreting is the next step for accountants and bookkeepers | working from home

From Ledgers to Landing Pages: Why Business Data Interpreting Is the Next Step for Accountants and Bookkeepers

Accountants and bookkeepers are at home with numbers. Why business data interpreting is the natural next step, turning ledgers into insight clients can act on.