VAT updates, pitfalls and practical fixes (June 2026)
AAT Masterclass: VAT case law changes and compliance updates simplified with industry expert Simone Hurst
Course Type
Video on demand
Length
3 - 5 hours
What you’ll achieve
- Understand recent case law shaping how VAT is applied in practice
- learn how to apply new VAT regulations
- boost your confidence advising clients, ensuring compliance and handling complex VAT challenges.
About this course
Stay ahead of the curve as we delve into the latest changes and nuances in VAT. We’ll be simplifying recent updates and compliance essentials, ensuring you understand the potential impact on finance strategies all while using practical real-world scenarios.
This masterclass is for the accountants, bookkeepers, and finance professionals who deal with VAT day-to-day or advise clients.
Meet the Speaker(s)
Simone Hurst
Simone Hurst
Expert speaker Simone Hurst first ventured into all things VAT back in 1991 as a VAT Inspector in HM Customs and Excise and was one of the youngest ever direct entrant Officers in the UK.
Simone thrives on the intricacies of VAT and its surrealness at times and she strives to put this into plain English, practical advice.
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Syllabus
Common VAT errors
9.30–11.00
- common VAT issues that regularly catch advisers and clients out
- VAT registration issues and when mistakes are most likely to happen
- bad debt relief and input tax recovery in practice
- problem areas around property and international VAT
- what to watch out for to avoid costly errors.
VAT schemes in practice
11.30–13.00
- how the main VAT schemes work in practice
- flat rate scheme, cash accounting, TOMS and margin schemes.
- when each scheme may or may not be appropriate
- key points advisers should be aware of when advising clients.
VAT update and recent case law
2.00–15.30
- key VAT changes from the past 12 months
- recent case law shaping how VAT is applied in practice
- what has changed and why it matters for advisers
- how these developments may affect clients.
How to access
Once purchased you'll be able to access the AAT Learning Portal where you'll have 12 months from the date to access the learning materials. AAT Learning Portal allows you to view all the courses you've purchased in one place, monitor your latest training activity and create goals to help you achieve your training aims.