HMRC updates, the tax deadline calendar, MTD tracker, compliance checklists, and professional guides — maintained and updated by our team of Chartered Accountants.
Regulatory changes affecting UK accounting practices — maintained by our team
Self-employed individuals and landlords with income over £50,000 must now use MTD-compatible software and submit quarterly updates. Paper self assessment has ceased for this group.
Read HMRC guidance →Directors, PSCs, and those filing on behalf of companies must now verify their identity with Companies House for new incorporations. Existing officers have a transition period running through late 2026.
Read Companies House guidance →The NLW increases to £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over from 6 April 2026. Employer National Insurance threshold changes also take effect this month — all payroll software must be updated before the first April payroll run.
View current rates →Practices should now identify all self-employed clients and landlords with income between £30,000 and £50,000. This group must be enrolled by April 2027. Beginning the conversation now avoids the pressure that affected Phase 1 preparation.
HMRC MTD timeline →Practices must maintain a written firm-wide risk assessment, individual client risk ratings, documented CDD and EDD records, PEP and sanctions screening evidence, and records of ongoing monitoring. HMRC's supervision visits have increased significantly in frequency.
HMRC AML guidance →Key filing and payment deadlines for UK accounting practices
Where we are and what your practice needs to plan for next
Practical materials for UK accounting practice owners — no registration required
A step-by-step calculation to quantify exactly what your practice spends on manual onboarding, document chasing, and compliance admin — expressed in staff hours and annual cost.
Use the calculator →A complete AML compliance checklist covering customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, PEP screening, source of funds, and ongoing monitoring — ready for every new client engagement.
View & print →Score your practice's operational readiness out of 50. Identifies your top three automation priorities with specific, actionable recommendations from our team.
Take the scorecard →The five highest-impact operational improvements for UK accounting practices — ranked by time saved, ease of implementation, and measurable return. Includes before-and-after workflow comparisons.
Discuss with our team →A professionally drafted letter to inform affected clients of their MTD for ITSA obligations, what is required of them, and how your practice will support them through the transition.
Request this template →How UK accounting practices are adding meaningful new income by offering financial modelling, advisory services, and technology-enabled services to their existing client base — without additional headcount.
See our Partner Programme →For use with every new client engagement. Complete each item and retain a copy on the client file.
Monthly professional digest for UK accounting practice owners
MTD Phase 1 mandatory action guide. Companies House identity verification update. April payroll deadlines and NLW rate confirmed.
Read full edition →Self Assessment season debrief. Five practice improvements before April. Spring Budget preview and what to monitor for practices.
Read full edition →Practical 31 January action checklist. Identifying MTD Phase 1 clients. HMRC AML supervision — what must be in place.
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