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  1. The Strawberry and Cream VAT Debate

    M&S's new strawberry and cream sandwich raises sweet VAT questions. Is it dessert or lunch? A tasty case with major tax implications.

  2. Skills for the Finance Professional of the Future

    Finance professionals today need far more than traditional accounting skills. Discover the five key areas where finance skills are evolving:...

  3. Accountants on the Page

    Explore five novels where accountants take centre stage, from gamblers to space adventurers, vampires to jockeys. Discover how accounting skills...

  4. When Are Group Accounts Required?

    Understanding the requirements for preparing group accounts in the UK and Ireland is essential for compliance. Learn when group accounts must...

  5. What is cost optimisation?

    Discover how strategic cost optimisation goes beyond simple cuts to enhance efficiency, resource allocation, and long-term profitability across...

  6. Ethical Issues with AI

    Explore how ethical frameworks in accounting must evolve in response to AI, automation, and the shifting responsibilities of modern finance...