Larsen Howie becomes latest FCSA Business Partner
Larsen Howie’s MD and founder Peter Willcocks on why he is delighted to be joining up with us.
Julia Kermode’s exclusive interview with the Business Reporter on the impact of changes in IR35 regulations
Watch Julia Kermode’s exclusive interview with The Telegraph’s Business Reporter discussing the impact of the IR35 reforms on the public sector and the potential damage if rolled-out into the private sector.
NumberMill flies through accreditation process
NumberMill’s CEO and founder Louise Rayner explains why becoming an Accredited Member is important to her and the company she founded in 2013.
Fairness of a Dismissal: Evidence of the Decision Maker’s Motivation and Knowledge is key!
Recent case confirms that the fairness of a dismissal should be judged by what the decision-maker knew at the time of the decision and not what they should have known.
Thinking ahead to 2018
Written by FCSA Business Partner, Just Accounts Christmas is coming! The vast majority of accountants we speak to still have a big spike of work in January. Every year they say next year will be better, they will improve processes, change the software or perhaps even change the type of clients they look after. Every…
Employer investigations
The case of NHS 24 v Pillar considered whether it had been unfair for an investigation into an employee’s misconduct to include earlier incidents of misconduct that had not resulted in any disciplinary action.
Ten things recruiters ought to know about contractor insurance but probably don’t
Written by FCSA Business Partner, Caunce O’Hara & Co. Readers will no doubt be familiar with the fact that contractors often have to acquire appropriate liability insurance to satisfy contract requirements. I’ll assume that you will be up to speed with the basics of public and employers’ liability insurance as well as professional indemnity insurance….
Worker or Self Employed? The Gig Economy Battle Continues
Brabners LLP looks at two recent cases which address the issue of Worker vs Self Employed as the battle continues in the gig economy.
FCSA welcomes a new Chairman
Paul Gough explains what he will bring to his new role as our Chairman.
Finance Bill 2017-19 puts Making Tax Digital back on the agenda
Written by FCSA Business Partner, FreeAgent With the much-anticipated Finance Bill 2017-19 finally out in the wild, award-winning online accounting provider FreeAgent takes a closer look at the points relating to Making Tax Digital (MTD) and the dividend allowance, and the implications for your small business and contractor clients. Making way for Making Tax Digital…