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Top five news stories: Google back in tax trouble
This week saw Google called before the Public Accounts Committee (again) over its UK tax arrangements, Lauryn Hill locked up and The Apprentice back on our TV screens. Steven Perryman picks his top five news stories from the past week.
The Apprentice 2013: ‘lucky’ cat waves goodbye to first contestant Jaz
The Apprentice 2013 kicked off last night with 16 hopefuls tasked with selling imported goods against the clock. But what’s it really like to be on the show and face the first task? Katie Wright, a contestant from last year’s series, reviews the first episode exclusively for AAT Comment, and reveals what it’s like to turn your back on reality and face the cameras.
Accounting and the law: the ultimate guardian against tax avoidance
The idea that accountants have to make moral judgements exclusive of accounting and the law borders on the absurd, says Accountancy Age editor Kevin Reed.
How to make applying for an internship worthwhile
Internships can be a brilliant way of picking up skills, making contacts and boosting your chances of getting a job, yet many are wasted. James Pulford explains the best way to pick and apply for an internship and how to use your time well when you get there.
How avoiding tax can be ethical
Advising and helping clients to avoid paying tax is not unethical. It’s what you do with the rewards that counts, argues AAT member in practice Jenni Frost.
Top tips for funding your business
Do you get confused with having to write a proposal for funding for your business? If so, there are three alternative ways of financing your business that could make your life easier, according to Simon Dixon of Bank To The Future.
News review: Margaret Hodge returns to take aim at Big 4 accounting firms
Margaret Hodge – Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee – returned to the news this week to take aim at ‘lazy’ MPs and the Big 4 accounting firms. Steven Perryman puts his feet up and takes a look at the week’s news.
Financial Services Bill: will banking reform actually work?
The Financial Services Bill aims to ring-fence consumer and investment banking. Matt Packer speaks to some experts and asks whether banking reform can really help the sector.
Top five productivity apps to save you time
Everyone wants to be able to do more in less time, and there are a dizzying number of productivity apps promising to help us do exactly that. Dean Evans picks his top five.
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