2024 Short Live Online courses

A package of 4 topical courses covering all areas of accounts preparation

Accounting issues

12th March 2024

1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Although now well established, rules surrounding the preparation of company accounts still present a raft of challenges. Topics covered include:

Formats for company accounts
Common recognition and measurement issues – and related FRS 102/FRS 105 rules
Section 1A disclosures – what’s really needed to inform a true and fair view?
Common issues when filing at Companies House
FRS 105 – the top 5 most frequently asked questions

Employment taxes

16th April 2024

9.30 am – 11.00 am

Accounting staff need to have some knowledge of the rules around payroll and expenses and benefits. Topics covered are:

PAYE & National Insurance - allowances, rates & thresholds for 2024/25
National Living and National Minimum Wage rates from 1 April 2024
Expenses and benefits to be recorded for P11D purposes
Ongoing IR35 and update on off-payroll working
Payments to directors - salary, dividends, or overdrawn loan account

Anti money laundering

21st May 2024

1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

The AML regime is a big area of focus for regulators and staff need to be aware of the rules. Topics covered are:

Rationale for the AML regime and how it affects small firms
What due diligence means in practice and how to perform it
Important rules concerning PSC checks
Suspicious Activity Reports – what they are and when they are required
Common reporting situations facing smaller firms and how to tackle them

Business taxes

18th June 2024

9.30 am – 11.00 am

It is important to have the tax computation in mind when preparing accounts. A quick question at the time might mean a tax saving at a later date. Topics covered are:

Adjustment of business profits for tax purposes - income and corporation tax
Disallowed expenses – what to look for when preparing accounts
Capital v Revenue – consideration for tax purposes when analyzing in accounts
Capital Allowances - rates and update

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