Mercia Podcast
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Keeping you abreast with the latest developments in the accountancy profession.
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UK 2024 Election Outcomes Explained
July 05, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.46 MBIn this episode, join host Helen Knight as she delves into the results of the recent UK election. Helen breaks down the key outcomes, significant shifts in voter sentiment, and the impact on the political landscape. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
Wellbeing and Resilience in the Workplace
June 06, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode, Louise Connor highlights the evolution of workplace wellbeing, defines its key components, and provides practical strategies for managing pressure and stress. Discover insights on fostering a supportive work culture and maintaining a healthy, productive environment. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
HICBC, FHL and Year End Benefit Reminders
May 20, 2024 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, Pat Nown discusses hot topics in the world of tax, including HICBC, FHL, and Year-End Benefit Reminders. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
Pension contributions and auto enrolment
May 10, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MBIn this episode, Mark Morton discusses pension contributions and auto enrolment. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
VAT and Food Products
May 06, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBJames Hurst explores recent VAT tribunal cases concerning the VAT treatment of food products and considers whether the law could be changed to reduce uncertainty in this area. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
Tax Administration and Maintenance Day
April 18, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHelen Knight and James Hurst discuss the releases from Tax Administration and Maintenance Day on 18 April 2024 particularly the consultation launched around the VAT treatment of private hire vehicle fares. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
Technology in Practice
April 04, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBLee Eagling, Jenny Faulkner, and Zain Talaat discuss the emergence of technology in the profession, and how technology can benefit firms of all sizes. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
Ethics in Accountancy
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBLee Eagling and Gavin Leake discuss the importance of ethics in the accountancy profession and the issues and dilemmas those in the profession may face. CLICK HERE for our upcoming Ethics course. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
HMRC Backtrack on Helpline Closure
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBJoin Mark Morton for a brief yet crucial update as he reveals HMRC's latest decision to halt the closure of its phone lines. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
HMRC Helpline Support Faces Permanent Cutbacks
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.58 MBIn this episode, Mark Morton discusses how the HMRC is encouraging customers to interact online with changes to its Self-Assessment, PAYE and VAT services. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
Emotional Intelligence
March 15, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBIn this episode, Louise Conner talks about her own experience using emotional intelligence (EQ) to navigate emotions. She also shares practical tips on developing your EQ, helping you understand and manage your own feelings as well as those of others. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
Spring Budget 2024
March 08, 2024 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, Pat Nown and Mark Morton unpack the key Spring Budget announcements. Gain valuable insights as they analyse fiscal developments and discuss the budget's impact on various sectors. Whether you're a finance enthusiast or seeking a concise overview, this conversation goes beyond the headlines, offering a quick yet comprehensive understanding of the current economic landscape. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
Spring Budget 2024 - Early reflections
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBIn this short episode join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Spring Budget announcement delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today (6 March). Don't forget to register for Mercia's Rapid Reaction Webinar on (7 March) and listen to Pat Nown review the announcements made and consider any immediate implications and actions for your clients. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.
R&D The Current State of Play
February 05, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MBConsiders 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 MBHappy 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 MBLee 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 MBMark 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 MBLee 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 MBMark 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 MBLiaqat 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 MBHelen 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 MBLee 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 MBMark 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 MBLiaqat 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBHelen 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 MBFRC’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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBOur 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 MBThe 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 MBLiaqat 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 MBMercia 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.
Deferred Tax
April 26, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBPhil 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 MBHelen 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 MBHelen 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBLee 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.
What can we expect from the Spring Budget?
February 22, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.12 MBIn 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.
Hybrid Working
February 22, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBIn 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.
The World of National Insurance Contributions (NIC)
February 06, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MBA 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 MBA 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 MBPhil 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 MBChancellor 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 MBIn 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 MBLiaqat 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 MBDavid 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.