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Episodes

R&D The Current State of Play

February 05, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MB

Considers the changes to the regime that the Government has implemented over the last 12 months and the changes yet to come.  Presented by Mark Morton, our Technical Lecturer and Consultant, and Helen Knight, our Tax Senior Manager. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Agent Update Issue 115

January 02, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MB

Happy New Year! In this episode Norman Allison looks at the  IR35 opportunity to pause settlement, digital signatures, S455 L2P forms, CGT property returns, IR35 guidelines for compliance and BACS notifications. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Common Themes in Audit Quality

November 29, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Lee Eagling is joined by Jenny Faulkner to discuss the themes highlighted by Mercia’s internal file review quality review checks and compare these to recent audit monitoring findings issues by the QAD.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Autumn Statement 2023

November 22, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MB

Mark Morton's initial reaction to the Autumn Statement 2023.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Recent Audit Sanctions and the Link to General Audit Quality

November 03, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Lee Eagling discusses recent audit sanctions and how findings from these cases link to audit quality issues we find in our file reviews.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Recent Cases on Domicile

October 20, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MB

Mark Morton takes a look at the approach which the Tribunal is taking on domicile in recent cases. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

ISA 505 – External Confirmations

October 11, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.32 MB

Liaqat Mir provides an overview of changes made in the revised ISA 505. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Freeports and Investment Zones

September 27, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MB

Helen Knight discusses the differences between Freeports and Investment zones.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Proposed updates to the FRC Ethical Standard

September 20, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Lee Eagling runs through the updates proposed by the FRC to the Ethical Standard for auditors.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Tax Update

August 24, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Mark Morton and Norman Allison discuss the SDLT mixed-use, the death of MTD, HMRC service levels and the IR35 update. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

LGPS Accounting and Audit Issues

August 16, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Liaqat Mir, Mercia's Technical Lecturer & Consultant takes a look at some of the issues around the LGPS surplus assets for the first time. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Summer Tax Update

August 02, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode, Pat Nown discusses recent topical tax issues which include, the extraction of profits 2023/24, pensions tax relief and much more.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Common Audit Report Issues

July 17, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

In this episode, Lee Eagling summarises the issues we frequently see in audit reports.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Return of Associated Companies

July 03, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MB

Helen Knight takes a look at some of the issues around the reintroduction of the associated company rules and the potential impact.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Fair Values

June 21, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MB

FRC’s Thematic Review of Fair Values  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Accountant-Client Relationships: Mitigating Risks and Adding Value

June 05, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MB

In today's fast-paced business environment, clients demand more than just expertise from their advisers. Louise Conner provides an overview of the results on the role of an accountant changing and how it's crucial for professionals to keep up with the changes to stay competitive. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Overview of Economic Crime Levy

June 02, 2023 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.72 MB

In this episode, Norman Alison discusses who will oversee the Economic Crime Levy and what clients will it affect.   For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Understanding Different Personalities in Accounting

May 30, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MB

Our personalities shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Speaker Louise Conner provides an overview of the different personality types and provides guidance on how to work with different personality types in the latest blog.  Our personalities shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Speaker Louise Conner provides an overview of the different personality types and provides guidance on how to work with different personality types in the latest bl...

Building Resilience in Accounting: Strategies for Coping with Challenges and Setbacks

May 18, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MB

The world of accounting is no stranger to demanding workloads, high pressure, and unexpected setbacks. Speaker Louise Conner provides listeners with an overview of what resilience is and ways to learn this important skill. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

New ICAEW CPD Policy

May 16, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MB

Liaqat Mir looks at an overview of the changes to ICAEW’s CPD requirements applicable from 01 November 2023. Liaqat Mir is a technical lecturer and consultant at Mercia Group. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Imposter Syndrome in Accountants: Understanding, Overcoming, and Thriving

May 10, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MB

Mercia speaker, Louise Conner provides an overview of what it means to have imposter syndrome as an accountant. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Tax Administration and Maintenance Day

May 08, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Helen M. Knight takes a look at some of the consultations released on Tax Administration and Maintenance Day on 27 April 2023. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Deferred Tax

April 26, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Phil Frost looks at topical issues affecting deferred tax. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Changes Research and Development Tax Regime

April 10, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

Helen M. Knight talks about an overview of changes to the R&D tax relief schemes from April 2023. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Changes to the Research and Development Tax Regime

April 10, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

Helen M. Knight talks about an overview of changes to the R&D tax relief schemes from April 2023. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Understanding the new requirements for ISA 600

April 03, 2023 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MB

In this episode, Liaqat Mir will be discussing the changes and updates made to the International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 600, "Special Considerations – Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the Work of Component Auditors).  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Analysing the 2023 Spring Budget: What It Means for You

March 17, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

In this episode, Norman Allison analyses the highly anticipated 2023 Spring Budget, which was recently released by the government on Wednesday 15 March. The budget includes announcements on a range of issues, including tax changes, public spending, and economic growth projections.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Spring Budget 2023 - Early Reflections

March 15, 2023 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MB

In this short episode join Mark Morton as he reflects on Spring Budget announcement delivered by The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today (15 March).  We delve into the latest back-to-work plan, which includes some significant changes to the pension system, childcare support, and adjustments to universal credit. We'll also be discussing the recent updates on the R&D relief requirements and the changes to the capital allowance regime. To join Pat Nown for a more detail review of the budget and a...

FRED 82 – Proposed amendments to UK GAAP

March 01, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Lee Eagling runs through the proposed amendments to UK GAAP set out in FRED 82. Read our Blog: https://www.mercia-group.com/mercia-news-and-blog/fred-82-frs-102/ For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Hybrid Working

February 22, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MB

In this short episode, Mark Morton discusses the variety of training we offer.  Whether you prefer face-to-face events or learning in the comfort of your own home, Mercia have you covered. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

What can we expect from the Spring Budget?

February 22, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.12 MB

In our latest episode, Mark Morton covers the potential topics that will be covered in the 2023 Spring Budget. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

The World of National Insurance Contributions (NIC)

February 06, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MB

A look at issues in the world of NIC and their effect on the state pension with Mark Morton. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Corporation Tax Changes Ahead

December 05, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.87 MB

A look at the changes to Corporation Tax from April 2023 with Mark Morton, a technical lecturer and consultant for Mercia Group. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

FRC – Annual Review of Corporate Reporting

November 21, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Phil Frost summarises the Financial Reporting Council’s Annual Review of Corporate Reporting focusing on the top ten problem areas in financial statements. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Mercia's Autumn Statement 2022 Podcast

November 18, 2022 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement has grabbed the headlines by pushing up the UK’s tax burden.  Listen to Mercia’s Autumn Statement podcast, where our expert Pat Nown discusses the key highlights from the Chancellor’s statement. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

What can we expect from the Autumn Statement?

November 10, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.27 MB

In our latest episode, Mark Morton discusses the potential topics that will be covered in the upcoming Autumn Statement.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Update

October 27, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MB

Liaqat Mir summarises the key changes from the updated Anti-Money Laundering and counterterrorist financing Guidance for the Accounting Sector (AMLGAS) was issued by the CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) on 17 May 2022. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

QAD Practice Assurance and AML Feedback

September 29, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

David Norris summarises the key points from the QAD reports on the 2021/22 Practice Assurance and Anti-Money Laundering visits. Compliance Update Conference and Practice Assurance Regulatory Feedback For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Key Points of the Mini-Budget 2022

September 25, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Ten points from the 23rd September 2022 Mini-Budget, with Mark Morton. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Recent tax developments over the summer

September 13, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

Mark Morton discusses recent tax developments over the summer including the current state of the parliamentary system, R&D and employment.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Recent tax developments over the summer

September 13, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

Mark Morton discusses recent tax developments over the summer including the current state of the parliamentary system, R&D and employment.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Acting in an Inflationary Environment and Impact on Estimates

September 02, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

David Norris discusses the challenges facing clients in the current inflationary environment and then summarises the approach when auditing estimates. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Legislation Day Announcements, 20 July 2022

August 17, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MB

Norman Allison covers some of the announcements made on the 20th July Legislation day including Homes for Ukraine Scheme; Pensions Relief changes to relief net pay arrangements; CGT – separated spouses and civil partnerships and R&D relief reform. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Common issues in financial statements

July 29, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Lee Eagling takes a look at common issues we see in financial statements, in particular, focusing on the cash flow statement.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

ISQM – Getting Ready

July 08, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

David Norris talks about preparing for 15 December 2022 and what it means to undertake Root Cause Analysis. WEBLINK: https://www.mercia-group.com/support-overview/isqm/ For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

ICAEW Audit Monitoring Visits Report for 2020-21

July 01, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Liaqat Mir reviews the ICAEW Audit Monitoring Visits Report for 2020-21. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Charities Act 2022

June 09, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MB

A summary of changes affecting charities in England and Wales with Phil Frost. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

A Look at Recent Tax Announcements

June 06, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Norman Allison highlights the recent cost of living package, guidance on VAT penalties and proposed changes to capital allowances. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Accounting for Grants and Other Income

May 13, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MB

Liaqat Mir takes a look at accounting for government grants and other income, in particular insurance recoveries. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Company Law Changes

May 03, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this latest episode, Phil Frost talks about the changes in Company Law that cover the December 21 - March 2022 year-end period. He focuses on the four top changes, as well as on wider issues for international accounting standards, that happened as a result of the UK leaving the EU. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.