Hmrc starts signing up mtd no-shows: what bookkeepers and accountants should do now

HMRC starts signing up MTD no-shows: what bookkeepers and accountants should do now

From September 2026, HMRC will start automatically signing up sole traders and landlords who should already be using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax but have not joined. IAB explains that HMRC completing sign-up does not equal MTD…
More than a grade: building skills that lead somewhere

More Than a Grade: Building Skills That Lead Somewhere

The Government’s new V Levels, including Finance and Accounting from September 2027, put vocational education on equal footing with A Levels. IAB argues a qualification should open a career, not just record a grade, and sets out how…
Hmrc launches new tax deadline tool: what it means for bookkeepers and accountants

HMRC launches new tax deadline tool: what it means for bookkeepers and accountants

HMRC launched a free online tax deadline tool on 13 August 2026, covering Self Assessment, PAYE, VAT and the Construction Industry Scheme. It takes around five minutes, needs no HMRC sign-in, and lets users print or calendar their…
Sarah's view: where the finance profession goes next | finance profession

Sarah's View: Where the Finance Profession Goes Next

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer looks at how international trade, regulatory change and AI are reshaping the finance profession, and the skills finance professionals will need to thrive next.
Aml supervision changes: guidance for iab members | hmrc tax updates for iab members

AML Supervision Changes: Guidance for IAB Members

HM Treasury has confirmed the next stage in moving AML supervision for accountancy service providers to the FCA. With no confirmed timetable yet, here is what IAB members should do now.
Youth jobs grant: iab guidance for employers, bookkeepers and smes | youth jobs grant

Youth Jobs Grant: IAB Guidance for Employers, Bookkeepers and SMEs

The Government’s Youth Jobs Grant offers eligible employers up to £3,000 when they recruit a qualifying young person aged 18 to 24. IAB explains who qualifies and what bookkeepers should know.
Could you have a tax payment due on 31 july? | self assessment payment

Could you have a tax payment due on 31 July?

The next Self Assessment Payment on Account deadline is 31 July. If you are self-employed and made a payment in January, you may need to make a second payment by the end of July.
Annual international accounting forum 2026 | annual international accounting forum 2026

Annual International Accounting Forum 2026

Reflections from the CEO panel at the Annual International Accounting Forum 2026, and the themes that dominated conversations on stage and afterwards.
Ciap programme reaches major milestone as first students sit examinations | ciap programme

CIAP Programme Reaches Major Milestone as First Students Sit Examinations

The first cohort of students has sat the Certified International Accounting Professional (CIAP) examinations, a significant milestone for one of the IAB’s most ambitious international education initiatives.
Hmrc tax updates: digital tax codes, corporation tax penalties and adviser conduct powers | hmrc tax updates: digital tax codes

HMRC tax updates: digital tax codes, Corporation Tax penalties and adviser conduct powers

HMRC’s latest update covers digital tax codes, Corporation Tax and cross-border matters. Here are the changes IAB members should know about, particularly when supporting individual and company clients.
Hmrc tax updates for iab members: self assessment, tax adviser registration and 2026 guidance | hmrc tax updates for iab members

HMRC tax updates for IAB members: Self Assessment, tax adviser registration and 2026 guidance

HMRC’s latest stakeholder digest brings together changes and reminders, including Self Assessment, that may affect bookkeepers, tax advisers, payroll professionals, employers and their clients.
Technology develops quickly. Trust develops slowly | technology develops quickly

Technology Develops Quickly. Trust Develops Slowly

Reflections from Accountex on AI, bookkeeping and client relationships, and the lasting value of professional trust while technology moves quickly.