Sharpen your tax skills
Timings: 09.30-16.00 (UK time)
AAT Masterclass: Stay current with the latest tax changes.
Exclusive discounts for AAT members: From £122 to £135 (Non-members £189)
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Course Type
Live online course
Date
06 Dec 2024, 09.30
Length
1 day
What you’ll achieve
- Stay current with tax updates: receive all the essential updates in one focused day, ensuring you're fully aware of the latest tax changes and how they affect your clients.
- Practical insights: dive into real-world case studies and examples to enhance your understanding and application of new tax rules.
- Expert guidance: learn from Barry Jefferd, a Chartered Accountant and Tax Adviser, along with Helen Thornley, David Wright, and Emma Rawson. Together, they’ll simplify complex tax issues, covering sole trader updates, SME corporate tax, and R&D tax credits.
About this course
As an accountant, your clients rely on you to provide accurate and up-to-date tax advice.
This intensive one-day course is designed to equip you with the latest tax updates, saving you time and effort.
You’ll receive a complete overview of the key changes in tax laws and regulations, as well as practical insights that you can apply immediately in your work.
Led by tax expert Barry Jefferd, who has over 30 years of experience in areas like Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax, this masterclass will enhance your confidence and knowledge.
You’ll also learn from other leading ATT experts, including Helen Thornley, David Wright, and Emma Rawson, each bringing their specialized knowledge in areas like sole trader expenses, SME corporate tax, and R&D tax credits.
With real-world examples and expert guidance from this experienced panel, you'll leave the course prepared to advise your clients with the latest information, ensuring peace of mind for both you and them.
This is perfect for accountants and tax professionals who need the latest tax updates. Whether you’re advising clients or handling complex tax matters.
Overview
Live online course |
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1 day |
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Autumn Tax update |
Syllabus
Topical tax update: 9.30-12.00
Speaker: Barry Jefferd
Gain practical advice on how to navigate the latest tax changes, including key budget announcements. This session focuses on how to best advise your clients in the new tax landscape. We’ll discuss:
- big changes for business
- a detailed look at the cost of employers Ni
- is incorporation still worthwhile?
- tax efficient strategies for extracting funds from a company
- minimising capital gains tax.
Sole trader update: 13.00-14.00
Speakers: Helen Thornley & David Wright
Ensure your sole trader clients are benefiting from all available deductions. This session covers deductible expenses, business mileage, and a summary of MTD, helping you prepare your clients for upcoming changes. We’ll discuss:
- deductible expenses
- what’s allowable – and what’s not
- motoring costs: how to claim business mileage
- tax consequences of leasing or buying a vehicle
- MTD update: Who’s in and when? What can you and your clients do to prepare?
- How did the Budget impact MTD for Income Tax?
- Where are we now on regulation?
SME Corporate tax update: 14.15-15.15
Speaker: Emma Rawson
Explore key corporate tax topics, including rate changes, capital allowances, and R&D guidance, specifically tailored for non-specialists. We’ll discuss:
- corporation tax rate changes and associated companies
- capital allowances: AIA vs full expensing and the Super Deduction
- R&D – the need-to-know for non-specialists
- Companies House changes.
Regulatory Overview: 15.15-15.45
Speaker: Steven Pinhey
In this session, we’ll analyse what was announced at the budget together with the answers to the following questions:
We’ll discuss:
- why is regulating the tax advice market seen as being necessary?
- what are HMRC's objectives in raising standards in the tax advice market?
- what has been done so far?
- what are the approaches being considered to implement strengthened regulatory models, and how could they impact on tax agents and advisers?
- what else might the government/HMRC have in store for the tax advice market?
Q&A: 15.45-16.00
An open forum to get your tax-related questions answered by experts.
How to access
Purchase securely online, and we’ll send you further instructions and your receipt explaining how to access the training ready for the live training.
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