Inside Accountancy

Podcast: Inside Accountancy episode 14 – 100 years of women in accountancy, law and veterinary science

In the latest episode of Inside Accountancy, we spoke to Anna Bradshaw, member of the Law Society’s EU Committee, and Amanda Boag, senior vice president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, alongside Wilkinson to reflect on 100 years of women in accountancy, law and veterinary science. Women were permitted to practice in the three professions as part of the reforms made in the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919. Just over 100 years on, how have the professions changed, what still needs to improve and how has progress differed between the professions? In this podcast we discuss: The history behind women moving into the three professions How attitudes to women have changed over the last 100 years What the future holds for women in the three professions

Podcast: Inside Accountancy episode 13 – Cloud-based data security in accounting

In this episode of Inside Accountancy, we spoke about this topic with Jamie Costello, the co-founder of HR, payroll and pensions software provider Paycircle. With a background in corporation tax and experience from his time at Microsoft Research, Costello has seen the growth of the cloud both inside and outside of the accounting industry. “What we’re really talking about when we’re talking about the cloud is, we’re talking about large data warehouses, hosted by people like Amazon or Microsoft or Google, who maintain vast server farms,” Costello explained. “When people talk about going to the cloud, really that’s like saying, ‘I’m going to the shops,’ and you really want to know what you’re going to buy, so just ‘going to the shops’ isn’t going to get you a nice jacket.” Costello also explained that the data security benefits of the cloud are plentiful, but accountants need to vet service providers on their specific security standards. “What you really want to be doing is asking your supplier how they set up their security, because if they’re done it properly, there is almost no chance of the information being lost. “Let’s imagine, worst case scenario, somebody does get a hold of one of the accountancy workers’ credentials. So this is an example of the way the cloud has extra features, which people—when they talk about the cloud—don’t really realise that what you’re doing is using not only their storage and computing power, but also leveraging their software.” In this episode, we also discuss: The power of the cloud within accountancy Why accountants need to be future-focused Selecting the right provider for your business Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSS

Podcast: Inside Accountancy episode 12 – In and out of practice

 In our latest podcast, Neil Walker, Principle Consultant at AJ Chambers speaks to Lee Holloway, Partner and head of the Tax Risk Management team at Grant Thornton, about his career progression that saw him leave and return to practice. Lee spent 10 years at KPMG but left to get gain industry experience, working in-house for Halfords and Next in his time away from practice. He explains how it has become more common for accountants to leave practice to work in industry to gain more experience, before returning to practice again, and how that experience in industry is incredibly valuable on return. Lee compares his experiences in both practice and industry, explains the differences between the two, and shares some of the challenges he faced when returning to practice. To listen to the full podcast, either use the player provided on this page, download the media file, or follow us on one of our podcast channels on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google and more. Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSS

Podcast: Inside Accountancy episode 11 – IR35 has instilled a ‘fear culture’

The proposed changes to IR35 have caused no shortage of headaches for accountants, freelancers and contractors alike. Fell lays the blame squarely at the door of HMRC. “They have tried for years to go after the individual contractors and they have failed… So, they have now chosen the corporations and the payroll departments within the corporations to be responsible for the determination,” he said . “The hundreds of people I’ve spoken to – particularly within the payroll departments – are scared. And what HMRC have done is instilled a fear culture in the corporations.” Despite being the founder of a top 70 accountancy firm, Fell is not an accountant but an entrepreneur. Freelancing was often how he managed to stay afloat in the early days of making his first business. In this podcast Fell highlights a number of the problems he has identified with the changes to IR35. We also discuss: The impact of IR35 on contractors How IR35 worked in the public sector Whether the new Government will stop the incoming changes The impact on accountants

Podcast: Inside Accountancy Episode 10 – The evolving role of accountants

It’s a much talked about fact that the role of accountants is evolving, with much more emphasis on client relationships and a rise in advisory and guidance work complementing the more ‘traditional’ compliance work. But what does this really mean for accountancy professionals and how can this shifting focus actually be embraced? Very well placed to discuss this evolution with us on our latest Inside Accountancy Podcast is Natasha Frangos, Partner at haysmacintyre and member of the firm’s Management Board. Frangos trained and qualified with haysmacintyre and has been a partner since 2009, and now heads up its Creative, Media and Technology team. Her clients include design, fashion, retail, media agency, e-commerce and technology businesses, and she often acts for the individuals behind these businesses as well. Natasha will often act for a company from its early stages, through to growth and expansion, during a transaction and remain involved in the company beyond that event. She prides herself on developing long lasting client relationships, often acting as a sounding board for her clients across a range of commercial and financial issues, delivering a personal and high value service in the process. In this podcast we discuss: The route Frangos has taken to get where she is today How haysmacintyre has provided support throughout this journey How the role of accountants is evolving from her perspective The differences in specific verticals, specifically in the creative, media and technology space The specific skills required to service high growth clients in this space The development of long-lasting client relationships and secrets behind building them How haysmacintyre’s service will develop in 2020 and beyond to ensure the firm stays ahead of the curve. Listen and subscribe to our podcasts on Blubrry, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Blubrry  |  Spotify  |  Apple podcasts  |  Google Podcasts