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UK 2024 Election Outcomes Explained

Mercia Podcast - July 05, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes
In 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...

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Wellbeing and Resilience in the Workplace

Mercia Podcast - June 06, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes
In 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 ...

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HICBC, FHL and Year End Benefit Reminders

Mercia Podcast - May 20, 2024 14:00 - 17 minutes
In 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.

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Pension contributions and auto enrolment

Mercia Podcast - May 10, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes
In 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.

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VAT and Food Products

Mercia Podcast - May 06, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes
James 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.

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Technology in Practice

Mercia Podcast - April 04, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes
Lee 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.

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Ethics in Accountancy

Mercia Podcast - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes
Lee 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 de...

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HMRC Backtrack on Helpline Closure

Mercia Podcast - March 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute
Join 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.

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HMRC Helpline Support Faces Permanent Cutbacks

Mercia Podcast - March 20, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutes
In 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.

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Emotional Intelligence

Mercia Podcast - March 15, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes
In 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...

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Spring Budget 2024

Mercia Podcast - March 08, 2024 16:00 - 17 minutes
In 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 th...

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Spring Budget 2024 - Early reflections

Mercia Podcast - March 06, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes
In 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...

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R&D The Current State of Play

Mercia Podcast - February 05, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes
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...

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Agent Update Issue 115

Mercia Podcast - January 02, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes
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 ...

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Common Themes in Audit Quality

Mercia Podcast - November 29, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes
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 d...

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Autumn Statement 2023

Mercia Podcast - November 22, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes
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.

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Recent Audit Sanctions and the Link to General Audit Quality

Mercia Podcast - November 03, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes
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.

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Recent Cases on Domicile

Mercia Podcast - October 20, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes
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.

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ISA 505 – External Confirmations

Mercia Podcast - October 11, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes
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.

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Freeports and Investment Zones

Mercia Podcast - September 27, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes
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.

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Proposed updates to the FRC Ethical Standard

Mercia Podcast - September 20, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes
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.

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Tax Update

Mercia Podcast - August 24, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes
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.

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LGPS Accounting and Audit Issues

Mercia Podcast - August 16, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes
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.

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Summer Tax Update

Mercia Podcast - August 02, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes
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.

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Common Audit Report Issues

Mercia Podcast - July 17, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes
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.

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Return of Associated Companies

Mercia Podcast - July 03, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes
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.

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Fair Values

Mercia Podcast - June 21, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutes
FRC’s Thematic Review of Fair Values  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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Accountant-Client Relationships: Mitigating Risks and Adding Value

Mercia Podcast - June 05, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes
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 infor...

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Overview of Economic Crime Levy

Mercia Podcast - June 02, 2023 07:00 - 5 minutes
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.

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Understanding Different Personalities in Accounting

Mercia Podcast - May 30, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes
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...

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