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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.
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.
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.
Business tip of the month

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.
Hmrc statutory payments webinars: statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay and statutory sick pay explained for employers | hmrc statutory payments webinars

HMRC Statutory Payments Webinars: Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay Explained for Employers

HMRC is running webinars on statutory payments, including Statutory Maternity Pay. Find out what they cover and how they can help you handle payroll compliance with confidence.
Aml edit from the iab: new year, new reforms | new reforms

AML Edit from the IAB: New Year, New Reforms

The IAB’s AML Edit for the new year: a thank you to bookkeepers after the January rush, and a look at the AML reforms members need to know about.
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.
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.
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.
Aml reform and the future of professional supervision: are the professional bodies collateral or catalysts? | aml reform

AML Reform and the Future of Professional Supervision: Are the Professional Bodies Collateral or Catalysts?

HM Treasury has announced that AML supervision for the accounting and legal sectors will move to the Financial Conduct Authority. What the reform means for professional supervision.
Does it make the boat go faster? – making better decisions | tax return threshold increase

Does It Make the Boat Go Faster? – Making Better Decisions

Does it make the boat go faster? A project management lesson on focusing effort where it counts, and how it can help finance professionals make better decisions.
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.
Business tip of the month

Business Tip of the Month

This month’s business tip: your LinkedIn profile is one of your most valuable personal branding tools. How to get it right to boost networking and lead generation.