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The ICPA
Imperial House
1a Standen Avenue
Hornchurch
Essex RM12 6AA
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Tel: 0800 074 2896
Fax: 01708 453 123
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ICPA Resolve IXBRL Problem with Launch of Comprehensive Accounts |
The ICPA in response to members increasing concerns over the IXBRL filing issues have launched "Comprehensive Accounts".
Comprehensive Accounts is a joint venture with software developers Diamond Discovery Software and the ICPA.
The package will produce Accounts for sole-traders, partnerships and small limited companies, including abbreviated accounts for companies house filing.
By simply entering in the closing TB and answering software driven questions final accounts can be effortless produced.
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 as well as a significant pre-launch savings offer we believe "Comprehensive Accounts" is the solution practices have been looking for.
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ICPA and Peninsula Taxwise Join Forces to Launch "Small Practice Scheme Fee Protection"
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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 Scheme" Fee Protection 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.
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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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Accounting Practice Magazine
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The Summer 2010 issue of our quarterly magazine “Accounting Practice” has now been distributed.
This issue includes articles by all our usual contributors including Paula Tallon on the possible taxation implications of the new government coalition, Simon Glyn of Vantis Plc on preparing for the upturn, the first article by Steve Allen of VAT Advisers on the new penalties for failing to register for vat, John Surridge of Diamond Discovery on their latest new deal for ICPA members, Paul Harmsworth on Money Laundering, Tales from the ICPA Telephone Support Helpline, Roddy Kohn of Kohn-Cougar on investment opportunities and comment by the Chairman Tony Margaritelli on his meeting with HMRC and Treasury officials at Number 11 Downing Street.
This issue also containes more EXCLUSIVE content direct from HMRC itself by Brian Redford the Head of the HMRC programme for improving services to agents.
Tom Smith MD of Artema Ltd gives his views on Accountancy, Accountants and the ICPA
and much much more.
So if you failed to receive your copy please get in touch on 0800-074-2896. |
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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PI Insurance Included within the Subscription Now Increased to £300,000.
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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. |
Free 2010/11 Tottel Core Tax Annuals for ICPA Members agreed.
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Following on from the success of last Year's free book offer we are very pleased to announce that ICPA Members at publication date (around September 2010) will all receive FREE copies of Tottel Publishing's 2010/11 Core Tax Annuals “Income Tax", Corporation Tax" and "Value Added Tax” as a direct result of their membership.
We anticipate that the books will be distributed to members in October 2010 and that a delivery charge of £10 may be applied.
Members will be notified in advance as soon as the exact dates are known.
The board of the ICPA are committed to providing members with quality reference books as part of their subscription and these books are "quality". |
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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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 MONEY BACK scheme with Diamond Discovery which makes Diamond Online even more attractive to ICPA members. This special money back offer as well as the preferential monthly rates is only available to ICPA members and is yet another member benefit. For full details of this very special product and the money back scheme just get in touch.
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Mail on Sunday and Accountancy Age Acknowledge ICPA and BASDA Concerns Over Online Filing based on IXBRL |
We are pleased to report that The Mail on Sunday and Accountancy Age have recognised the concerns expressed by the ICPA over the decision to make efiling of Accounts etc in XBRL format.
It is our view that XBRL will result in increased costs to all Accountants for nil benefit to either Accountant or client.
British software trade body BASDA have also criticised HMRC for ignoring fears about the additional workload being placed on developers and Accountants.
The ICPA have and always will champion the small accounting practitioner and try to help in issues that have a direct impact on their practice.
See the Winter 2009 edition of Accounting Practice for more details.
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The July 2010 edition of our CPE is now available to members via this site.
This issue contains the acclaimed ICPA Emergency Budget Update and the NAO Report on "HMRC's Handling of Telephone Calls".
Both well worth a read and the Telephone Calls report will confirm what you already knew to be true.
The Mercia Training Lecture is "Charities : Current Issues" which is well worth a view.
And much much more.
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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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 2010: February 11, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, September 2, October 7, November 4 and December 9. 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. |
HMRC have now issued their updated guidance MLR 9 Registration Notice on their website at
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/mlr/mlr9.pdf
This latest update clarifies matters and concerns raised in the past in connection with ASPs and TCSPs.
The update contains details of the latest registration dates.
The ICPA Money Laundering Regulations have also been updated and members can view them via this site.
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ICPA Radio Advertising Campaign Extended
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So well received our series of adverts have been that we have extended them.
Click the link below to listen to the advert ... |
... or to check air play timings and stations click the following link ...
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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 650th member, 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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