Amanda Gaskins

By involving your accountant early in the decision-making process, you can: · Optimise Tax Planning · Navigate Regulatory Changes · Support Business Growth · Manage Cash flow Efficiently · Avoid Costly Mistakes In short, proactive advice from an accountant not only helps you stay on top of your finances but also allows you to make better business decisions, maximise savings, and avoid unnecessary stress. The earlier you involve your accountant, the more time they have to guide you effectively. Need help with your accountancy? Get in touch today!

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🔗 Creating transformative outcomes requires a joined-up approach across an organisation. Explore PwC UK's insights on how strategic interconnections across workforce, technology and transactions have the power to accelerate change in this FT Partner Content editorial. https://bit.ly/3SohG9o #BeTransformative #HumanLedTechPowered #Transformation

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🚀 Outsourcing for UK Subsidiaries 🚀 For UK subsidiaries of overseas businesses, outsourcing can be a transformative strategy. At Cooper Parry, we’ve seen firsthand how outsourced accounting can revolutionise operations for companies of all sizes and sectors. 🌍 Bridging the Gap: Navigating the complexities of business, communication, and compliance between the UK and your head office can be daunting. Outsourcing ensures timely, meaningful management information, enhancing transparency and accountability. 📈 Freeing Up Leadership: Outsourcing lets your leadership team focus on market impact and growth. ✅ Meeting UK Requirements: A UK partner that can ensure compliance and tax efficiency with local regulations. ⚖️ Flexibility and Scalability: Outsourcing adapts to your business’s evolving needs, ensuring you only pay for what you use, avoiding unnecessary expenses. Curious about how outsourcing can benefit your UK sub? Check out Tanveer Mahtab-Ahmed’s full article. 📖 https://shorturl.at/Zp5ZB #Outsourcing #UKBusiness #uksub #Compliance #BusinessGrowth

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ACCA vs. ICAEW: Choosing the Right Path for Your Accounting Career. Deciding between the ACCA and ICAEW qualifications can be tough. Both are prestigious pathways to becoming a chartered accountant, but they have key differences. Here's a quick breakdown to help you decide: * Global Mobility: Opt for the ACCA for its international recognition (180+ countries). * Industry Focus: The ICAEW is a great choice for a UK-based career in audit & tax. 🇬🇧 * Learning Style: Consider the ACCA's flexible learning structure if you prefer a self-paced approach. What are your career aspirations? Share your thoughts in the comments! #acca #icaew #accounting #charteredaccountant #accountingqualification #financecareers #careergoals #charteredaccountancy

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From 2025 You Will Be Able to Become a Chartered Accountant Without a Degree With the shortage of Accountants expected to be at 58,000 by 2033, the Institute of Chartered Accountants has announced an apprenticeship like training scheme that will allow people wanting to become Accountants to learn by working on the job, instead of taking the current route of a university degree. It could be argued that lowering entry requirements could dilute the profession’s standards and diminish the University qualifications already earned by past graduates, but I think this is a smart move for the CA and its members, with firms finding it increasingly hard to attract Graduates to the industry. In an article for the AFR, Euan Black spoke with Rob Dunderdale (Head of Talent Attraction at KPMG Australia) who said employees recruited through this type of program tended to “stay longer and generally progress faster through our organisation. They spend time with our business, they get to build connections quickly, and they understand how we work.” A traineeship system like this emphasizes the value of practical experience over academic qualifications that can be expensive and time-consuming. People can gain exposure to the profession before making such a big commitment and it can counteract the appeal of much larger Graduate salaries that can be earned in other industries. Is the new Traineeship Program a good idea or should the CA stick with the current University requirements to undertake its qualification? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. #ALRARecruitment #CharteredAccountants

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What does CPD mean to you? For me, 25% of our role as accountants comes down to technical skill and knowledge—something many accountants have mastered. Give 10 different accountants the same set of books, and you’ll likely get 10 different sets of accounts. Yet, they’ll all be shaped by the same rules and principles we ALL must apply. But what happens when you ask those same accountants to create a 5/10/15 year business plan and exit strategy for the same client? Suddenly, the guidelines don’t apply so rigidly and the results will vary wildly! To truly help our clients, we need to understand what drives them—what makes them happy, not just what ticks the boxes. Our job isn’t just about saving tax or filing PAYE/VAT on time. It’s about building a relationship where clients feel safe to explore what they want, not just what they think they need. This is why I’m passionate about how we approach CPD. Sure, we need to stay updated on VAT rules or tax brackets, but are we dedicating time to developing ourselves in ways that make us more effective at that other 75%? If you asked me the exact income tax thresholds right now, I genuinely couldn’t tell you off the top of my head—but I know I could find it in 10 seconds. The real focus should be on personal development, on becoming the kind of accountant who can help clients achieve happiness, not just compliance. Let’s talk more about how we can shape CPD to build better relationships and create lasting impact beyond the numbers. Let's create a focus on not just building recurring income within our practices, but building LOYAL and TRUSTING relationships with clients that stand the test of time!! #CPD #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #AccountingEvolution #ClientRelationships #FutureofAccounting Square Mile Accounting David Gormer Linda Benczur Karim Sedaoui Anna Skrzypczak ACCA Heather Latham Charlotte Matthews Donna Beddis FCCA Brad Burton Ben Stocken

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If you work in Recruitment, you can join the Chartered Accountants Ireland team tomorrow morning, Thursday 1 August, for this special free one hour webinar as they outline the unique training our qualification offers, as well as tips & available resources to assist you in hiring candidates to train as a Chartered Accountant. #charteredaccoutants #Ireland #northernireland #careers #qualifications

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Tax Accountant CV, Template & Examples The best tax accountant CVs combine superior accounting skills and genuine passion. They must communicate an awareness of how tax accountants are central to business success. A tax accountant’s CV should start with relevant jobs and experience. It should include examples of careful tax reporting and advice. But candidates must show all these details regarding company success and tax legality. They must show how their work helped ensure business financial prudence: https://lnkd.in/eKEXYQsg #taxaccountant #tax #accountant #taxreporting #taxlaw #taxplanningandauditing #taxanalysis #accounting #finance #ATT #CTA #CPA #CMA #CRAFC #ATA #FCPA #taxaccounting #accountingjobs

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