Best THE HELPLINE GROUP Podcasts (2024)

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HICBC, FHL and Year End Benefit Reminders 17:30

23h ago17:30

17:30

In this episode, Pat Nown discusses hot topics in the world of tax, including HICBC, FHL, and Year-End Benefit Reminders. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Pat Nown

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Pension contributions and auto enrolment 4:40

4h ago4:40

4:40

In this episode, Mark Morton discusses pension contributions and auto enrolment. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mark Morton

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VAT and Food Products 18:45

5h ago18:45

18:45

James Hurst explores recent VAT tribunal cases concerning the VAT treatment of food products and considers whether the law could be changed to reduce uncertainty in this area. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By James Hurst

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Tax Administration and Maintenance Day 22:20

18d ago22:20

22:20

Helen Knight and James Hurst discuss the releases from Tax Administration and Maintenance Day on 18 April 2024 particularly the consultation launched around the VAT treatment of private hire vehicle fares. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.…

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Technology in Practice 45:18

1M ago45:18

45:18

Lee Eagling, Jenny Faulkner, and Zain Talaat discuss the emergence of technology in the profession, and how technology can benefit firms of all sizes. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Lee Eagling, Jenny Faulkner, and Zain Talaat

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Ethics in Accountancy 28:14

1M ago28:14

28:14

Lee Eagling and Gavin Leake discuss the importance of ethics in the accountancy profession and the issues and dilemmas those in the profession may face. CLICK HERE for our upcoming Ethics course. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Gavin Leake and Lee Eagling

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HMRC Backtrack on Helpline Closure 1:45

2M ago1:45

1:45

Join Mark Morton for a brief yet crucial update as he reveals HMRC's latest decision to halt the closure of its phone lines. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mercia Group

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HMRC Helpline Support Faces Permanent Cutbacks 2:16

2M ago2:16

2:16

In this episode, Mark Morton discusses how the HMRC is encouraging customers to interact online with changes to its Self-Assessment, PAYE and VAT services. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mercia Group

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Emotional Intelligence 9:54

2M ago9:54

9:54

In this episode, Louise Conner talks about her own experience using emotional intelligence (EQ) to navigate emotions. She also shares practical tips on developing your EQ, helping you understand and manage your own feelings as well as those of others. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details…

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Spring Budget 2024 17:35

2M ago17:35

17:35

In this episode, Pat Nown and Mark Morton unpack the key Spring Budget announcements. Gain valuable insights as they analyse fiscal developments and discuss the budget's impact on various sectors. Whether you're a finance enthusiast or seeking a concise overview, this conversation goes beyond the headlines, offering a quick yet comprehensive unders…

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Spring Budget 2024 - Early reflections 2:45

2M ago2:45

2:45

In this short episode join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Spring Budget announcement delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today (6 March). Don't forget to register for Mercia's Rapid Reaction Webinar on (7 March) and listen to Pat Nown review the announcements made and consider any immediate implications and actions for your clients. For more inf…

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R&D The Current State of Play 11:38

3M ago11:38

11:38

Considers the changes to the regime that the Government has implemented over the last 12 months and the changes yet to come. Presented by Mark Morton, our Technical Lecturer and Consultant, and Helen Knight, our Tax Senior Manager. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.…

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Agent Update Issue 115 11:19

5M ago11:19

11:19

Happy New Year! In this episode Norman Allison looks at the IR35 opportunity to pause settlement, digital signatures, S455 L2P forms, CGT property returns, IR35 guidelines for compliance and BACS notifications. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.…

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Common Themes in Audit Quality 32:01

6M ago32:01

32:01

Lee Eagling is joined by Jenny Faulkner to discuss the themes highlighted by Mercia’s internal file review quality review checks and compare these to recent audit monitoring findings issues by the QAD. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.…

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Autumn Statement 2023 4:28

6M ago4:28

4:28

Mark Morton's initial reaction to the Autumn Statement 2023. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mark Morton, Technical Lecturer & Consultant

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Recent Audit Sanctions and the Link to General Audit Quality 23:43

7M ago23:43

23:43

Lee Eagling discusses recent audit sanctions and how findings from these cases link to audit quality issues we find in our file reviews. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Lee Eagling, A&A and Compliance Senior Manager

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Delivery of a Diagnosis 48:13

7M ago48:13

48:13

Participants in this episode: Tony McIntyre – member of the Dementia Research Advisory Team member and member of the Dementia Carers Campaign Network. Tony lives in Dublin with his wife Mary. Mary was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2015, but Mary felt that she had the disease for at least two years before that. Tony and Mary are passionate a…

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Recent Cases on Domicile 7:49

7M ago7:49

7:49

Mark Morton takes a look at the approach which the Tribunal is taking on domicile in recent cases. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mark Morton, Technical Lecturer & Consultant

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ISA 505 – External Confirmations 7:42

7M ago7:42

7:42

Liaqat Mir provides an overview of changes made in the revised ISA 505. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Liaqat Mir, Technical Lecturer & Consultant at Mercia Group

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Freeports and Investment Zones 13:03

8M ago13:03

13:03

Helen Knight discusses the differences between Freeports and Investment zones. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Helen Knight, Tax Content Writer and Presenter

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Hearing and Brain Health 47:30

8M ago47:30

47:30

Participants in this episode: Dr Eithne Heffernan - member of the Dementia Carers Campaign Network (DCCN). Dr Eithne Heffernan cared for a close family member with dementia. Eithne joined the DCCN in 2021, and has been involved in policy consultations, focus groups and presenting at conferences. Eithne is a member of the Dementia: Understand Togeth…

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Proposed updates to the FRC Ethical Standard 20:03

8M ago20:03

20:03

Lee Eagling runs through the updates proposed by the FRC to the Ethical Standard for auditors. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Lee Eagling, A&A and Compliance Senior Manager

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Tax Update 22:43

9M ago22:43

22:43

Mark Morton and Norman Allison discuss the SDLT mixed-use, the death of MTD, HMRC service levels and the IR35 update. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mark Morton and Norman Allison

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LGPS Accounting and Audit Issues 14:32

9M ago14:32

14:32

Liaqat Mir, Mercia's Technical Lecturer & Consultant takes a look at some of the issues around the LGPS surplus assets for the first time. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Liaqat Mir, Technical Lecturer & Consultant at Mercia Group

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Post Diagnostic Supports 40:08

9M ago40:08

40:08

Participants in this episode: Aisling Harmon – committee member of the Dementia Carers Campaign Network. Aisling returned from the UK in 2006 to support her parents. Having been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia in 2002 and Alzheimer’s Disease in 2005, her father Patrick was cared for at home by his wife Carmel, who was herself a leukaemia survivor.…

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Summer Tax Update 31:41

10M ago31:41

31:41

In this episode, Pat Nown discusses recent topical tax issues which include, the extraction of profits 2023/24, pensions tax relief and much more. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Pat Nown, Technical Lecturer & Consultant

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Common Audit Report Issues 11:10

10M ago11:10

11:10

In this episode, Lee Eagling summarises the issues we frequently see in audit reports. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Lee Eagling, A&A and Compliance Senior Manager

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Homecare 47:02

10M ago47:02

47:02

DemTalks, Our Stories, Our Voices, Series One Created by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and proudly sponsored by Hidden Hearing. Participants in this episode: Susan Crampton - committee member of the Dementia Carers Campaign Network. Susan Crampton lives in Shannon in Co Clare. She was a supporter, carer and advocate for her late mom, Anne, who l…

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Return of Associated Companies 9:41

11M ago9:41

9:41

Helen Knight takes a look at some of the issues around the reintroduction of the associated company rules and the potential impact. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Helen M. Knight

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Fair Values 8:04

11M ago8:04

8:04

FRC’s Thematic Review of Fair Values For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mercia Group

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Your Identity as a Carer 43:54

11M ago43:54

43:54

DemTalks, Our Stories, Our Voices, Series One. Created by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and proudly sponsored by Hidden Hearing Participants in this episode: Danielle Lennon – member of the Dementia Carers Campaign Network Danielle lives in Dublin and cared for her Mam, Caroline, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2021 and later with dementia in 2…

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Caring in the LGBTQ+ Community 52:29

11M ago52:29

52:29

DemTalks, Our Stories, Our Voices, Series One. Created by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and proudly sponsored by Hidden Hearing Participants in this episode: Paddy Crosbie, Committee member of the Dementia Carers Campaign Network Paddy lives in Dublin and cared for his husband Derek, who was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in July…

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Accountant-Client Relationships: Mitigating Risks and Adding Value 6:05

12M ago6:05

6:05

In today's fast-paced business environment, clients demand more than just expertise from their advisers. Louise Conner provides an overview of the results on the role of an accountant changing and how it's crucial for professionals to keep up with the changes to stay competitive. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-…

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Overview of Economic Crime Levy 5:22

12M ago5:22

5:22

In this episode, Norman Alison discusses who will oversee the Economic Crime Levy and what clients will it affect. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Norman Allison, Technical Lecturer & Consultant

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Understanding Different Personalities in Accounting 6:24

12M ago6:24

6:24

Our personalities shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Speaker Louise Conner provides an overview of the different personality types and provides guidance on how to work with different personality types in the latest blog. Our personalities shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Speaker Louise Conne…

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Building Resilience in Accounting: Strategies for Coping with Challenges and Setbacks 6:40

1y ago6:40

6:40

The world of accounting is no stranger to demanding workloads, high pressure, and unexpected setbacks. Speaker Louise Conner provides listeners with an overview of what resilience is and ways to learn this important skill. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.…

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New ICAEW CPD Policy 12:20

1y ago12:20

12:20

Liaqat Mir looks at an overview of the changes to ICAEW’s CPD requirements applicable from 01 November 2023. Liaqat Mir is a technical lecturer and consultant at Mercia Group. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Liaqat Mir, Technical Lecturer & Consultant at Mercia Group

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Imposter Syndrome in Accountants: Understanding, Overcoming, and Thriving 7:28

1y ago7:28

7:28

Mercia speaker, Louise Conner provides an overview of what it means to have imposter syndrome as an accountant. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Louise Conner, Mercia Group

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Tax Administration and Maintenance Day 14:32

1y ago14:32

14:32

Helen M. Knight takes a look at some of the consultations released on Tax Administration and Maintenance Day on 27 April 2023. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Helen M. Knight

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Deferred Tax 14:59

1y ago14:59

14:59

Phil Frost looks at topical issues affecting deferred tax. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Phil Frost

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Changes to the Research and Development Tax Regime 12:48

1y ago12:48

12:48

Helen M. Knight talks about an overview of changes to the R&D tax relief schemes from April 2023. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Helen M. Knight

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Understanding the new requirements for ISA 600 7:27

1y ago7:27

7:27

In this episode, Liaqat Mir will be discussing the changes and updates made to the International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 600, "Special Considerations – Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the Work of Component Auditors). For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.…

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Analysing the 2023 Spring Budget: What It Means for You 15:49

1y ago15:49

15:49

In this episode, Norman Allison analyses the highly anticipated 2023 Spring Budget, which was recently released by the government on Wednesday 15 March. The budget includes announcements on a range of issues, including tax changes, public spending, and economic growth projections. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia…

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Spring Budget 2023 - Early Reflections 6:19

1y ago6:19

6:19

In this short episode join Mark Morton as he reflects on Spring Budget announcement delivered by The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today (15 March). We delve into the latest back-to-work plan, which includes some significant changes to the pension system, childcare support, and adjustments to universal credit. We'll also be discussing the recent updates o…

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FRED 82 – Proposed amendments to UK GAAP 16:20

1y ago16:20

16:20

Lee Eagling runs through the proposed amendments to UK GAAP set out in FRED 82. Read our Blog: https://www.mercia-group.com/mercia-news-and-blog/fred-82-frs-102/ For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Lee Eagling

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What can we expect from the Spring Budget? 3:02

1y ago3:02

3:02

In our latest episode, Mark Morton covers the potential topics that will be covered in the 2023 Spring Budget. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mark Morton

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Hybrid Working 3:10

1y ago3:10

3:10

In this short episode, Mark Morton discusses the variety of training we offer. Whether you prefer face-to-face events or learning in the comfort of your own home, Mercia have you covered. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mark Morton

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The World of National Insurance Contributions (NIC) 7:30

1+ y ago7:30

7:30

A look at issues in the world of NIC and their effect on the state pension with Mark Morton. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mark Morton

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Corporation Tax Changes Ahead 5:35

1+ y ago5:35

5:35

A look at the changes to Corporation Tax from April 2023 with Mark Morton, a technical lecturer and consultant for Mercia Group. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Mark Morton

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FRC – Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

Phil Frost summarises the Financial Reporting Council’s Annual Review of Corporate Reporting focusing on the top ten problem areas in financial statements. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.By Phil Frost

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