
Mercia Podcast
Keeping you abreast with the latest developments in the accountancy profession.
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Episodes
128 episodes
Company size threshold changes and IR35
Helen Knight examines the implications of the upcoming changes to company size thresholds, effective April 2025, on off-payroll working and IR35 rules.Gain a deeper understanding of IR35 with our
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Episode 91
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6:32

Spring Statement - Making Tax Digital Consultation
In the aftermath of the Spring Statement, a number of consultations have been released on the government website. Mark Morton delves into the Making Tax Digital Consultation and how this could potentially impact accountants over the...
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Episode 90
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3:10

Spring Statement 2025
In this short episode, join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Spring Statement delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today (25 March 2025).Don't forget there is still time to order your
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Episode 89
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2:33

Proposed changes to IHT from April 2027
Mark Morton takes a look at the proposed IHT changes for pensions from April 2027.Communicate tax changes easily with expert content that makes a difference to your clients. Spring Statement -
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Episode 88
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5:53

Changes to APR and BPR
Mark Morton takes a look at the current position on changes to APR and BPR. Communicate essential tax rates to your clients this spring with Mercia.Order personalised Tax Cards for your firm
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Episode 86
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5:52

The FRC's market study on SMEs
Jenny Faulkner and Gemma Archer discuss the FRC's 2025 campaign to support UK SMEs and how the market study presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for firms to have their say and impact the future of the audit profession from an SME perspect...
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Episode 89
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35:56

Possible changes to ISAs
Mark Morton takes a look at possible changes to ISAs in the run-up to the Spring Statement.Order your Spring Communication es...
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Episode 86
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4:46

A Review of Issues Relating to Employment Status
Mark Morton reviews the recent issues relating to employment status ahead of our Spring Tax Update courses.
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Episode 85
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4:09

Consequences of Increasing Employers' NIC
Communicate essential tax updates to your clients with Mercia this spring. Click Spring Statement and
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Episode 85
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4:11

A Look at Recent Issues Relating to Travel and Subsistence
Mark Morton discusses the recent issues relating to travel and subsistence ahead of our Tax Update courses this Spring.
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Episode 84
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6:55

Charity VAT: Are some small charities overclaiming?
James Hurst explores HMRC’s recent communication to smaller charities regarding VAT claims. Are some organisations inadvertently claiming too much?With real-life case studies and tribunal cases, James will break down these issues at the ...
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Episode 84
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5:00

A Review of Recent Issues Affecting State Pensions
Mark Morton discusses the recent issues affecting state pensions, ahead of our Spring Tax Update courses starting in March 2025.
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Episode 83
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7:13

A Review of Recent Developments in R&D
Mark Morton discusses the recent developments in R&D, ahead of our Tax Update and R&D courses this Spring.URLS for further information:
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Episode 83
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4:54

AI and Cybersecurity
Helen Knight examines some of the risks of technology recently covered in the media and some of the opportunities AI can provide.
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Episode 82
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8:23

HMRC Tax Agent Updates
Helen Knight summarises HMRC's most recent agent updates in advance of tax filing deadlines and upcoming changes.
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Episode 81
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13:34

Changes to Company Size Thresholds
Lee Eagling and Danny Noon discuss the recently published legislation which will change company size thresholds in April 2025 and the factors both entities and practitioners should be considering.
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Episode 80
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25:51

Insights with Mercia & Caseware: Tech Trends in Auditing
Joanne Gregory, a Senior Manager in Mercia's A&A and Compliance team, joins Shez Hamill from Caseware to discuss the latest trends in the accounting and auditing space.Delving into the evolution of the profession, from traditional pa...
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Episode 79
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23:39

VAT and Private School Fees
James shares his personal thoughts regarding the complexity of the new regime, especially for smaller private schools getting to grips with VAT for the first time.
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Episode 78
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6:14

Keeping up to date with VAT
James Hurst looks beyond the big news headlines on how to keep up to date on VAT.
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Episode 77
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6:59

Benefits in Kind - What's New after the Budget
Listen to Mark Morton in our latest podcast as he discusses the continued focus of HMRC on the provision of staff benefits.He lightly touches on the importance of getting the reporting correct for tax relief, changes to the treatment for...
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Episode 76
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2:43

Autumn Budget 2024
Our tax experts Pat Nown and Norman Allison discuss some of the main announcements from the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 and provide their thoughts on the key issues for taxpayers. Topics include the critical capital tax changes, the impact...
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Episode 76
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42:39

Autumn Budget 2024 - Early Reactions
In this short episode join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Autumn Budget announcement delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today (30 October).Don't forget there is still time to order your Autumn Budget Summary to make communicating t...
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Episode 75
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5:03

Changes to the UK Audit Regulations – What firms need to know!
The ICAEW has made changes to the UK Audit Regulations which includes changes to the eligibility criteria. These changes impact audit firms and may result in a loss of their audit registration. In this podcast, Joanne Gregory outlines what has ...
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Episode 74
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3:28

Budget – What are interested parties asking for?
Ahead of the Budget on 30 October 2024, Nicola Holcombe takes a look at what some of the professional membership bodies and other groups are requesting from the Government. Topics include changes to incorporation relief, tax simplification and ...
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Episode 73
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6:42
