News
With the accountancy world constantly evolving it can be a challenge for practitioners to stay up-to-date with the latest news and insight on all they need to know to ensure they deliver a first-rate service to their customers. In addition to it’s CPD programme, in-person seminars and social channels, the CPAA news pages are a great way to digest relevant news content, find out more about legislative updates, review budgetary announcements and gain insight into some valuable in-depth feature articles.
Check out the more recent posts below or view our archive features by month via the right-hand column.
Dirty Laundering Being Aired in Public by the NCA
13 July 2015
The National Crime Agency (NCA) makes no bones about it; an eye-watering amount of money is being illegally laundered through UK banks and finance professionals, and “the scale of the laundering of criminal proceeds... is a strategic threat to the UK’s economy and reputation.” In this feature we look at the findings of the recent NCA report, identify how the CPAA can help, and highlight some of the anti-money laundering guidance from HMRC.
Read moreNon-Practising Membership Offer
13 July 2015
A significant number of CPAA members are employers, and the Association is keen to support them (and their employees) wherever it can.
Read moreCPAA recognised as a body permitted to act as examiners of charities
22 June 2015
We are delighted to confirm that the HM Government last month included the CPAA on the approved list of recognised bodies permitted to act as examiners of Charities in England & Wales. This is a fantastic move for the CPAA and one which sets us apart from other non-chartered associations. It is also great news for our members who may benefit from additional credibility as well as a potential new revenue stream.
Read moreBudget 2015: A look at the key points
18 March 2015
A pre-election Budget is a funny thing; it is a self-assured summary of all the things that government has achieved, a blatant pre-election appeal for votes, and has the potential to be a futile set of announcements should the government change shortly thereafter. And it was within this context that George Osborne delivered the 2015 Budget today.
Read moreFive ways to make CPD count this year
08 February 2015
If you're looking to make your CPD really count this year, consider these recommendations from Lee Haywood, our Education and Training Officer:
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