Mercia Podcast

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.

The World of National Insurance Contributions (NIC)

April 29, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MB

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

Spring Statement 2022

March 25, 2022 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

In the first of our series of podcasts for 2022, Pat Nown shares her thoughts on the key announcements from the Spring Statement. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Newswire Bulletin - Episode 10 - November 2021

November 19, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Listen to Sharon Cooke, Director at Mercia Group Ltd, and Jenny Faulkner, who leads the File Review Team talk about the [draft] standard on the audit of less complex entities (LCEs). Their chat covers what is the [draft] standard about, what is the scope of the standard, will it help the audit profession and how and why audit firms should be actively engaged.

Sharon Cooke and Jenny Faulkner talk audit of LCEs

November 19, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Listen to Sharon Cooke, Director at Mercia Group Ltd, and Jenny Faulkner, who leads the File Review Team talk about the [draft] standard on the audit of less complex entities (LCEs). Their chat covers what is the [draft] standard about, what is the scope of the standard, will it help the audit profession and how and why audit firms should be actively engaged. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Autumn Budget 2021 - First Thoughts

October 27, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MB

Join Mark Morton for his first thoughts as the team here at Mercia HQ work through the detail of the Chancellors Autumn Budget & Spending Review. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Newswire Bulletin - Episode 9 - September 2021

September 30, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this latest episode of our podcast, our Technical Lecturers Norman Allison and Jeremy Williams, cover the delay of Making Tax Digital, the announcement of the Autumn Budget, the FRC’s thematic review findings plus much more. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Newswire Bulletin - Episode 7 - July 2021

August 03, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this latest episode of our podcast, our Head of Tax, Mark Morton and Jeremy Williams, Audit Lecturer, cover making Tax digital and the ongoing consultations to align the basis periods with the tax year. They also discuss the ongoing changes to the various support schemes that are in place to help with COVID-19 and more. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Newswire Bulletin – June 2021

June 30, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Our Head of Tax, Mark Morton and Jeremy Williams, Audit Lecturer, cover the audit, accounting and tax essentials that you need to be aware of this month. They cover the passage of the Finance Act, COVID-19 rent concessions extension in UK GAAP and more. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Wellbeing Series - Episode 7: Working on... Relaxation including Mindfulness

June 29, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode, Michael is joined by John Sharkey (Management Consultant at Mercia) to discuss some of the techniques we can adopt, to help us relax. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Wellbeing Series: Working on Finding Fulfilment

April 26, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Michael is joined by clinical psychologist, Dr Robyn Cooley, to discuss how anxiety and stress can be linked to our life values, the choices we make and ultimately our happiness. They talk about the importance of being kind to yourself and focusing on being your best YOU rather than being the YOU that you think other people want you to be. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Newswire Bulletin – March 2021

March 26, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Our Head of Tax, Mark Morton and Jeremy Williams, Audit Lecturer, cover the essentials you need to know this month in our March Newswire Bulletin. This month they talk about key points from Budget 2021, the SEISS scheme, Corporate Governance Code and much more. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Wellbeing Series - Episode 5: Working on...Goal Setting

March 03, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Michael is joined by Helen Spencer, Managing Partner at WR Partners. Helen shares why it’s been important for her to set both personal and business goals throughout her life and how she has overcome some of the challenges along the way. She also discusses some of the key planning points that her business is focusing on as we transition out of the current pandemic For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Wellbeing Series - Episode 5: Working on...Goal Setting

March 03, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Michael is joined by Helen Spencer, Managing Partner at WR Partners. Helen shares why it’s been important for her to set both personal and business goals throughout her life and how she has overcome some of the challenges along the way. She also discusses some of the key planning points that her business is focusing on as we transition out of the current pandemic For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Newswire Bulletin - February 2021

March 03, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Our Head of Tax, Mark Morton and Jeremy Williams, Audit Lecturer, cover the essentials you need to know this month in our February Newswire Bulletin. This month they cover Off Payrolling rules, IFRS16 and much more. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Budget 2021 - what can we expect - tax tinkering or revolution?

February 12, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MB

Pat Nown, one of our Tax Lecturers, covers the areas she thinks the Chancellor may target in his Budget on 3 March. To what extent will the Chancellor increase or reform taxation? Or will he simply retain the status quo? For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Newswire Bulletin - January 2021

February 04, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Brand new for 2021 - introducing Newswire Bulletins, brought to you by our Head of Tax, Mark Morton and Audit Lecturer, Jeremy Williams. Alongside our regular monthly email newsletter, we are now bringing you the audit, accounting and tax essentials you need to know, in podcast format. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Newswire Bulletin - January 2021

February 04, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Brand new for 2021 - introducing Newswire Bulletins, brought to you by our Head of Tax, Mark Morton and Audit Lecturer, Jeremy Williams. Alongside our regular monthly email newsletter, we are now bringing you the audit, accounting and tax essentials you need to know, in podcast format. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Scottish Budget Update

February 02, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MB

Our Head of Tax, Mark Morton, provides an update on the details announced in the Scottish Budget 2021. Published on the 28th of January 2021. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Wellbeing Series: Working on...Healthy Lifestyle

January 28, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Michael is joined by Personal Development Coach and Martial Arts trainer, Alex Reason, to discuss some of the ways we can stay happy and healthy during lockdown. Alex shares tips to help us focus on nutrition, movement and energy management and also discusses some of the personal routines he follows to maintain positivity and wellness during these challenging times.

Wellbeing Series: Working on...A Healthy Lifestyle

January 28, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Michael is joined by Personal Development Coach and Martial Arts trainer, Alex Reason, to discuss some of the ways we can stay happy and healthy during lockdown. Alex shares tips to help us focus on nutrition, movement and energy management and also discusses some of the personal routines he follows to maintain positivity and wellness during these challenging times. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Working on... Communicating Clearly

January 01, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode Michael is joined by Philip Partington, Intellectual Property Lawyer & Partner at JMW. They discuss how they keep their communication clear, constructive and to the point without negatively impacting internal and external relationships.

Wellbeing Series: Working on... Communicating Clearly

January 01, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode Michael is joined by Philip Partington, Intellectual Property Lawyer & Partner at JMW. They discuss how they keep their communication clear, constructive and to the point without negatively impacting internal and external relationships. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Wellbeing Series: Working on... Staying Focused

November 20, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Michael chats with Declan Swan (CEO at the UK200 group) during this episode about some of the possible causes of losing focus and why it’s important to plan ahead. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Staying Focussed

November 20, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Michael chats with Declan Swan (CEO at the UK200 group) during this episode about some of the possible causes of losing focus and why it’s important to plan ahead.

Working on...Staying Focused

November 20, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Michael chats with Declan Swan (CEO at the UK200 group) during this episode about some of the possible causes of losing focus and why it’s important to plan ahead.

Wellbeing Series: Working on... Switching Off

October 23, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this episode, Michael is joined by John Sharkey (Management Consultant at Mercia) to discuss some of the challenges of remote working especially when it comes to ‘switching off’. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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