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CCAB Institutes Recognise ICPA
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The ICPA were the FIRST non CCAB organisation to be granted permission to adopt the Joint "Professional Conduct in Relation To Taxation".
Prepared jointly by the CIOT, ATT, ACCA, ICAEW, STEP, ICAS and IIT the guidance has been reviewed by HMRC and is mentioned in the recent Consultation on Working with Agents.
All the Institutes listed above gave permission for ICPA to adopt and utilise the document which represents a major breakthrough for the ICPA as an organisation.
The "Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation" has now been formally adopted by the ICPA and together with our Revised Code of Practice is available to members from this site. |
£300,000 fully ICAEW Compliant PI Insurance Included within the Subscription.
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The Board of the ICPA are pleased to announce that we have raised the level of Professional Indemnity Insurance coverage provided as part of the monthly subscription to £300,000.
The policy is fully ICAEW compliant.
This significant increase will save members money during these most dfficult of times and is futher proof that the ICPA understands the needs of the practitioner today and actually delivers what they need.
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Accounting Practice Magazine
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The Winter 2011 issue of our quarterly magazine “Accounting Practice” has now been distributed.
This issue includes articles by Paula Tallon of Gabelle on Loss relief on trading Company Shares, Ben Chaplin reports on an actual HMRC Business Records Check with a client, Graham Hambly writes about how Accountancy Apprenticeships can help train staff, Alistair Dryburgh writes about business strategy especially having a plan B, Debbie Cockerton consider the End of Esc16?, Ian Vickers of Diamond Discovery on "Comprehensive Acounts" their new IXBRL solution produced in conjunction with the ICPA, Stephen Watts of the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Company lists some FAQ', Roddy Kohn of the multi-award-winning Kohn-Cougar on Investment Matters, Mark McLaughlin writes about Intangible assets, Jeff Webber of BDO discusses R & D relief. Two new contributors bring their expertise to Accounting Practice Rob Ward MD of Sennet discusses PI Notification issues and Eugene Pienaar writes the first of two articles about Trade Mark issues. There is also comment by the Chairman Tony Margaritelli.
This issue also contains more EXCLUSIVE content direct from HMRC itself.
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ICPA Small Practice Fee Protection Scheme Rates held for another Year |
We have agreed with Peninsula Taxwise that all ICPA members who have a fee protection scheme in place at August 2011 will NOT suffer rate increases at their next renewal.
As HMRC investigation activity has increased significantly in the last year fee protection costs have obviously increased also.
BUT not for ICPA Scheme holders.
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The October 2011 edition of our CPE is now available to members via this site.
The Mercia Training Lecture is "The Reporting Requirements of Small Companies" which is guaranteed to keep us all up to date and represents 3 hours well spent.
You can print the notes of the lecture, pause the lecture and return to the lecture at any time. You don not have to watch the lecture in its entirety in one session if you choose not to.
Members will need to log in to access the CPE (click the link below). If you can’t remember your log in details, just contact us.
Non-members can instead review a very small sample of the contents of out CPE scheme by clicking the following link.
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ICPA "Tax Update" Bi-Monthly Magazine Launched. |
The ICPA in conjunction with Armstrong Media and Mark McLaughlin CTA (Fellow) have joined together to produce a bi-monthly e-magazine "Tax Update".
The magazine is available for download to all ICPA members.
Filled with small practice specific content by one of the profession's most respected tax authors it will help keep us all up to date.
Simply click on Tax Update Magazine from our main menu to access the mag.
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KSA Business Recovery LLP join ICPA |
The ICPA are pleased to announce that KSA Business Recovry LLP have agreed to provide ICPA members with help and advice for their clients on all matters relating to Insolvency, Bankruptcy and Debt Problems.
All ICPA membes will be sent details of a freephone telephone number that they can use to contact KSA.
Watch out also for their content in our magazine "Accounting Practice"
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Paula Tallon, Mark McLaughlin, Roddy Kohn, Debbie Cockerton, Jeff Webber, Ben Chaplin, Paul Harmsworth and Tony Margaritelli all write for the ICPA |
For content that is small practice specific, contempory and interesting check out the talent contributing to the ICPA's magazine "Accounting Practice"
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ICPA and Peninsula Taxwise Join Forces for the ICPA "Small Practice Fee Protection Scheme"
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The ICPA has long been recognised for it's innovative approach to solving the problems of the small Accountancy Practice.
The ICPA "Small Practice Fee Protection Scheme" devised in conjunction with PENINSULA TAXWISE represents a major breakthrough in fee protection for small practices. Massively reducing admin time and simplifying the whole process.
With the ICPA Small Practice Scheme even the smallest of practices can easily and simply cover their client's costs in the eventuality of HMRC Enquiries AND add revenue to the Practice without worrying about the FSA.
Concerns over HMRC Enquiries with respect to fee recovery and client retention are now no longer the sole preserve of the large practice. The ICPA "Small Practice Scheme" is the answer.
The ICPA not only understand the problems faced in practice today but ACTUALLY HELP RESOLVE THEM.
Simply follow the link from the main menu to see how little it will cost safeguard your clients.
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Hundreds of Free 2011/12 Tottel Core Tax Annuals for ICPA Members Delivered.
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The scheduled delivery of members FREE copies of Tottel Publishing's 2011/12 Core Tax Annuals “Income Tax", Corporation Tax" and "Value Added Tax” has now taken place.
The books all carry the ICPA logo clearly on the front cover and represent a major saving for our members.
The board of the ICPA are committed to providing members with quality reference books as part of their subscription and these books are "quality". |
Office Insurance Cover Launched |
Together with Qdos Insurance the ICPA in response to members requests have launced the ICPA Office Protect Insurance.
We have also negotiated a special price for members.
Just click on the link form the menu opposite for details of this excellent product and how little it will cost.
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ICPA Resolve IXBRL Problem with Launch of Comprehensive Accounts. |
The ICPA in response to members concerns over IXBRL filing issues launched "Comprehensive Accounts" in January 2011 in conjunction with the developers Diamond Discovery.
Comprehensive Accounts is a joint venture with software developers Diamond Discovery Software and the ICPA.
The package will produce Accounts for small limited companies adopting the FRSSE, including abbreviated accounts for companies house filing.
Sole-Traders and Partnerships will follow.
By simply entering in the closing TB and answering software driven questions final accounts can be effortless produced with Companies Act compliance issues becoming a thing of the past.
Lastly, tick the option to convert to IXBRL and your accounts are ready to attach to the Corporation Tax Return generated by your chosen provider, including the HMRC free version.
Keenly priced and offering a discount to ICPA members we believe "Comprehensive Accounts" is the solution practices have been looking for.
Follow the link from the main menu and download a demo version now and join the countless users who have already filed IXBRL compliant accounts.
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ICPA Essential Guide to Selling A Practice |
The ICPA Essential Guide to Selling a Practice is published by the ICPA in conjunction with Armstrong Media written by Lisa James and edited by Adam Riches.
This guide covers everything you need to know about this most important of subjects and is provided FREE.
To receive a copy of this guide (while stocks last)simply get in touch either at info@icpa.org.uk or by 'phone on 0800-074-2896 providing your name, practice name and address and we will get a copy to you.
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The ICPA and Diamond Online |
The ICPA initiative with Diamond Discovery Software continues to bring benefit to our members and the launch of Diamond Online providing a cost effective web based accounting solution to members is a direct result of this initiative. We are also very pleased to have negotiated a very special "Income Stream" arrangement with Diamond Discovery which makes Diamond Online even more attractive to ICPA members. This special scheme is only available to ICPA members. For full details of this very special product and the "Income Stream" scheme just get in touch.
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The ICPA are pleased to announce that we have signed up with TAXtv to make their monthly broadcasts available to members attending the branch meetings.
These monthly broadcasts are approx. 40-50 minutes long and are a refreshing look at all things tax in the month.
Single office practices can subscribe for £99 + vat for a Year BUT we have negotiated a special ICPA member rate of ONLY £90.
TAXtv another ICPA benefit.
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Qtac Announce Even Bigger Discount for ICPA Members |
We are very pleased to announce that ICPA members can now purchase the ICPA Accredited Qtac range of payroll products with a hefty 25% members only discount.
To receive this special discount don't forget to mention your ICPA membership number when ordering.
The ICPA accredited range of Qtac payroll products has just become even more attractive.
Achieving this increased level of member only discount shows our commitment to our members during these recessionery times.
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Presently held in Bristol and Yorkshire. Do come along, non-members are very welcome.
Bristol Venue: Thornbury Leisure Center, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. Times: 9.15am. Dates for 2012 January/February (No meetings) Mar 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, June 14th, July 5th, August (No meeting) Sept 6th, Oct 4th, Nov 8th, Dec 13th. For any further details just give us a call on 0800 074 2896.
Our local Secretary Paul Evans and the rest of the Bristol and West Group will make you very welcome.
Yorkshire venue: The Punch Bowl, Fieldside, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Occasionally the venue may change so always give us a call on 0800 074 2896 to be safe.
Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of the months of February, April, June, August and December.
Our branch secretary Nigel Toulson will ensure a warm welcome.
ICPA Meetings are a great place to meet your colleagues, listen to presentations and to make new contacts so please try to attend. |
Our membership continues to grow as does our standing in the profession. Our Innovative approach to all matters regarding the general practitioner is one of the reasons for this growth.
Recently we admitted our 700th member, " C Weaver Accounting Services" in Lancashire but we are not resting on our laurels and will continue to seek ways of improving and adding to our range of member benefits. |
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