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辞旧迎新话理财 展望2011年理财机会
New Year 2011 Financial Outlook Financial Opportunities
对于2010年7月份以来，股市的持续反弹，市场接下来将会是一个什么样的走势？如何把握手中的股票、基金、证券？我们诚邀金融业界名家、知名财经媒体，共同分享投资经验。…… [更多]
Since the July 2010, the stock market continued to rebound, the market will be the next what kind of trend? How to grasp the hands of the stocks, funds, securities? We invite famous financial sector, leading financial media, investment experience to share.…… [more]
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Swings and roundabouts
It’s not an easy time to be an accountant whether you are in commerce and industry, practice, or the third sector, but there are signs that the profession is feeling increasingly optimistic – as you will see when you read the news items in this IFA e-newsletter.
Finance directors are now more focussed on growth than the prospect of a double dip recession, and many UK businesses are looking overseas for growth, and research indicates that confidence is re-entering the jobs market for professional accountants and trainees. There is even some good news from the tax man: HM Revenue & Customs has plans to become more efficient, effective and flexible, and the government’s newly formed Office of Tax Simplification is promising fewer and less complicated tax rules.
So, while you can still look forward to a hectic self-assessment season, a winter of strikes and demonstrations, the prospect of 20 per cent VAT, and the challenge of the new online Corporation Tax filing regime, you can also look forward to some more positive developments. Perspective is everything.
David Woodgate
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| TAX SIMPLIFICATION OFFICE FINDS MORE THAN 1,000 TAX RELIEFS: A The coalition government's newly formed Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has identified over 1,000 tax reliefs as part of its review of UK tax rules and is now looking for feedback on which should be scrapped. more |
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| LOWER USE OF FIRST CLASS RAIL TRAVEL HITS ACCOUNTANTS' PRODUCTIVITY: A drop in the use of first class train travel is costing UK accountancy firms over £15,000 in lost productivity per employee every year, according to research by CrossCountry trains. more |
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| CFOs FOCUS ON GROWTH NOT RECESSION: CFOs are increasingly concerned about managing their cashflow, while worries about a possible ‘double-dip’ recession have dissipated, according to research by Robert Half. more |
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| PwC GRADUATE APPLICATIONS UP 118%: PwC has seen 5,500 applications in six weeks for its graduate scheme, a 118% increase on the same period last year. more |
| | HMRC PUBLISHES BUSINESS PLAN: HM Revenue & Customs has published its business plan for the next five years which includes plans to deliver a real-time PAYE information system by April 2014. more |
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| UK BUSINESSES LOOK ABROAD FOR GROWTH: UK businesses have taken on board advice from government and industry bodies and are looking overseas for new income streams, according to a report from Ernst & Young. more |
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| GOOD NEWS ON PII FOR PRACTICING MEMBERS: In recognition of the exemplary cover and service it provides, Belmont International has been selected by the IFA as its preferred provider of Professional Indemnity Insurance. Members can learn more here and in the next issue of Financial Accountant. |
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| EXTRA ONLINE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: Two new courses have been added to the IFA online course portfolio. They are: The Road to Continuous Improvement and Managing Professionals for Results – which could be invaluable to members in commerce, in practice and in the third sector. You can learn more about these and other online CPD courses here. |
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| HARNESS THE POTENTIAL OF THE INTERNET: Discover how your business can better exploit the internet by joining the Forum of Private Business at one of its free business support and networking events.
The Forum, a pro-active and not-for-profit support organisation for small businesses, is holding a series of events around the country during December to help small businesses take the first steps to improving their business online and boosting their profile on the internet. IFA members are invited to come along to listen to advice from a leading UK web design and search engine optimisation company, and meet fellow small business owners in the area.
To find your nearest event and to book your free place call the Forum on 0845 612 6266 or visit here. |
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IFA PRIVILEGES: Check out the benefits available to members using the IFA Privileges scheme, which include the following offer from Gourmet Society:
2 for 1 Dining or 25% off the whole bill
- The offer: 2 for 1 dining or 25% off the whole bill including drinks
- Discounted card costs £24.95 a year
- Eating out 6 times a year could save you £124.45*
To learn more about this offer click here.
*Terms and conditions apply - savings figure based on the 2 for 1 offer for two people saving £24.40 per visit, multiplied by 6 visits minus the £24.95 for the discount card. |
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| NEW IFA MEMBER'S HANDBOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE: A revised edition of the IFA Members’ Handbook is now available for download (or simply reading) from the Members Only section of the IFA website. Please note: a members’ login is required for access to the handbook. You can find it here. |
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| ETHICS WORKSHOPS: The IFA is organising a number of half-day ethics workshops during the first quarter of 2011. Members and students who want to build one into their busy schedule can learn about the venues, content, dates and times, and book a place by visiting here. |
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