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Reminder for firms with UK audit registration

Is your audit firm compliant with the UK Audit Regulations provisions impacting eligibility for UK audit registration? Firms holding UK audit registration are reminded of the requirement to comply with certain provisions of the UK Audit Regulations by 1 April 2025.   These are important provisions relevant to a firm’s eligibility for UK audit registration.  As previously notified to firms, the UK Audit Regulations published in October 2024, include updates to improve alignment with the UK Companies Act 2006 and the FRC Eligibility Criteria.  The definitions of ‘majority’ and ‘voting rights’ for the purposes of determining the control of an audit firm were clarified, and related guidance expanded.  Audit firms with UK registration may be affected where a ‘super-majority’ (more than 50%) is required for certain decisions of the firm to take effect.  To summarise, decisions on all matters that direct the overall policy of the firm or alter its constitution need to be controlled by qualified persons.  If your firm has matters in its constitution that specify a higher than simple majority (50%), then qualified persons must hold the specified ‘super-majority’ (more than 50%).  In addition, if your firm is a limited company, it must also ensure that specific matters that require special resolution approval under company legislation (i.e., by a majority of not less than 75%) are controlled by qualified persons.  These matters will typically affect the firm’s constitution e.g. change of company name, amending the Articles of Association/Constitution, winding up of the firm, reduction in share capital etc.  As such, firms that are limited companies will need to ensure they have sufficient qualified persons to approve any decisions that require a special resolution to be passed.  A limited company firm may be able to include provisions in its Articles of Association/Constitution to deprive a certain class/type of shareholders of the right to vote in certain circumstances.  The Institute advises limited company firms, with audit registration in the UK, to obtain legal advice on whether changes are needed to their Articles of Association/Constitution to ensure qualified persons hold a majority of voting rights. The UK Audit Regulations are issued jointly by Chartered Accountants Ireland, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).  While the UK Audit Regulations were revised with effect from 1 October 2024, a transition period of 6 months was incorporated so that these particular rules take effect from 1 April 2025.  This transition period allowed a period of time for firms to effect necessary governance changes.  Firms are reminded of the requirement to inform the Institute promptly in relation to changes to the firm’s structure, ownership or constitution in accordance with Audit Regulation 2.11. ICAEW has published some useful FAQs in relation to the UK Audit Regulations and eligibility criteria.     The FRC issued a position paper in this regard in August 2024.   The Firms with any questions about the application of these revised definitions to their firm should contact the Institute at authorisations@charteredaccountants.ie.

Mar 27, 2025
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Institute responds to NI Draft Budget consultation

On 12 March, the Institute responded to the NI Executive's consultation on the NI Draft Budget. In the response, the Institute urged the Executive to provide clearer targets, funding strategies, and policy commitments in the Programme for Government. It also advocates for tax and revenue reforms, investment in public services, and long-term economic planning to create a more stable and competitive business environment. A full copy of the response is available to view HERE.

Mar 27, 2025
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Institute issues response to IAS 37 consultation

The Institute's Financial Reporting Technical Committee has responded to the International Accounting Standards Board's Exposure Draft IASB/ED/2024/8- Provisions – Targeted Improvements Proposed amendments to IAS 37 In its response, the Institute outlined some areas where the proposed amendments to the IAS 37 standard could be improved. These include; A recommendation that examples are included within Application Guidance to the standard A recommendation that the difference between a “transfer” and “exchange of economic resources” is better explained, and Concerns regarding the proposed deletion of paragraph 18 of IAS 37 The response in full can be viewed on the Institute website.

Mar 26, 2025
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Institute issues response to FRS 101 consultation

The Institute’s Financial Reporting Technical Committee has responded to the Financial Reporting Council's (FRC) Exposure Draft FRED 86 Draft amendments to FRS 101 Reduced Disclosure Framework 2024/25 cycle. FRS 101 sets out an optional reduced disclosure framework that is available for the individual financial statements of subsidiaries and ultimate parents that otherwise apply the recognition, measurement and disclosure requirements of adopted IFRS. The standard is intended to enable cost effective financial reporting within groups to reduce reporting burdens, particularly for those applying IFRS Accounting Standards in their consolidated financial statements.  Each year, the FRC carry out a review of the standard to decide whether FRS 101 should provide exemptions from new IFRS disclosure requirements or whether other consequential amendments are required. FRED 86 proposed some minor changes to the FRS 101 standard, including; The consideration of disclosures in IFRS 18- Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, and whether these disclosures should be exempted in FRS 101. The proposal that an entity who applies FRS 101 should not apply IFRS 19- Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures. In its response, the Institute agreed with the proposed amendments to the standard.

Mar 26, 2025
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Five things you need to know about tax, Friday 28 March 2025

In Irish news this week, we issue a further reminder that the deadline for submitting the 2024 share related returns is 31 March 2025 and we outline the EU VAT scheme available to small enterprises. In UK news, HMRC has begun a communication campaign on Making Tax Digital and the Autumn Finance Bill has now completed all parliamentary stages. In International news, the OECD has published the 2024 update of its Investment Tax Incentives Database. Ireland 1. We remind readers of the imminent deadline for filing the annual share scheme returns for 2024. 2. Read about the EU VAT SME scheme available to small businesses to alleviate VAT compliance obligations. UK 3. HMRC is writing to agents and clients on Making Tax Digital. 4. The Autumn Finance Bill recently received Royal Assent and is now Finance Act 2025. International 5. Read about the latest update of the OECD Investment Tax Incentives Database. Keep up to date with all the latest Irish, UK, and international tax developments through Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Tax Newsletter. Subscribe to the Tax News by updating your preferences in MyAccount. You can also read this week’s post EU exit corner which confirms that the next stage in the Windsor Framework for parcels and freight has been further delayed and will now commence on the revised date of 1 May 2025.

Mar 26, 2025
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Companies House - Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP)

Companies House must verify the identity of anyone submitting information to the public register, including those acting on behalf of a company. This aims to further enhance the accuracy and transparency of information provided to Companies House.   Going forward, an ACSP will need to register as such before it can submit information and conduct verification checks on behalf of its clients. This will include company formation agents, accountants, solicitors, chartered secretaries and governance professionals. To become an ACSP, agents must be supervised by a UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) supervisory body.   Companies House is hosting a webinar on 2 April 2025 which will share helpful information on registering as an ACSP. You can register to attend this webinar here.   

Mar 26, 2025
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EU Sanctions Helpdesk

A new service, the EU Sanctions Helpdesk, has been set up to support European SMEs in complying with sanctions. The service is funded by the European Union.  The Helpdesk offers resources and personalised assistance free of charge to companies performing sanctions due diligence checks. It also manages a dedicated website featuring sanctions-related information, events, tips, lessons learned, and more. Readers can click  to read more about the EU Sanctions Helpdesk , Visit the EU Sanctions Helpdesk website, Submit a request to the EU Sanctions Compliance Support Service & read Frequently asked questions and access the Audiovisual Service. This information is provided as resources and information only and nothing in these pages purports to provide professional advice or definitive legal interpretation(s) or opinion(s) on the applicable legislation or legal or other matters referred to in the pages. If the reader is in doubt on any matter in this complex area further legal or other advice must be obtained. While every reasonable care has been taken by the Institute in the preparation of these pages, we do not guarantee the accuracy or veracity of any resource, guidance, information or opinion, or the appropriateness, suitability or applicability of any practice or procedure contained therein. The Institute is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of the resources or information contained in these pages.              

Mar 26, 2025
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Leinster Society Women In Business Event

Join us on Thursday 10 April for our Women in Business Event, sponsored by AIB and funded by Chartered Accountants Ireland Skillnet. Thursday 10 April | 4.30pm - 8.30pm | €50pp | 3 CPD hours We are delighted to be joined by three incredible women who have each founded successful organisations; Sinead Asple of SEA+SOLU, Mary McKenna of AwakenHub and Peigín Crowley of GROUND Wellbeing.  Join us, as our MC Belinda O'Neill sits down with each woman for an in depth chat on their journey so far. This event will be held in Chartered Accountants House and there will be drinks, nibbles and goodie bags for all attendees!  This event has limited seating so be sure to book your tickets today by emailing: LeinsterSociety@charteredaccountants.ie Speaker Profiles Belinda O'Neill, Event MC  Belinda left her career as a bank manager in December 2021, having worked in the same bank for almost 25 years, and took a leap of faith to leave voluntarily in pursuit of her own entrepreneurial ambitions. She is an award winning, best-selling Author, Speaker, Facilitator, Podcaster, Business Consultant, Executive Coach and the Founder of Be Inspired To Be®, recently trademarking her unique concept of Creatively Cleansing. Sinead Asple, Founder of SEA+SOLU Sinead is a qualified Chartered Accountant who trained at PwC Dublin and built a successful career in industry spanning over 15 years. Her entrepreneurial journey began with the creation and growth of two innovative childcare technology platforms, SureSitter and MindMe. These platforms have transformed into Ireland's largest online care marketplaces, redefining how families connect with trusted caregivers for family, elderly, and household care. In 2024, Sinead founded SEA+SOLU, Ireland’s first customizable haircare brand. SEA+SOLU offers carefully crafted formulas that cater to every hair type and texture, rooted in a clean ingredient methodology that prioritizes efficacy and sustainability. Proudly headquartered in Ireland, the brand is on a mission to redefine haircare globally. Mary McKenna, Co Founder of AwakenHub Mary McKenna is a Northern Irish serial tech entrepreneur and angel investor based in Donegal. She co-founded successful Derry-based online learning company Learning Pool and since selling Learning Pool has worked extensively with early-stage startups and scaleups across the entire European ecosystem. She has angel invested in 25 or so early-stage tech startups to date and in July 2020 she co-founded social enterprise AwakenHub, an all-Ireland female founder community. AwakenHub has 3,000 members and has just launched Ireland’s first and only women-led angel syndicate, AwakenAngels. Mary was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen in the 2014 New Year’s Honours for services to digital technology, innovation, and learning.   Peigín Crowley, Founder of GROUND Wellbeing Peigín has over 28 years of experience in the spa industry, a true wellness curator at heart, Peigín designs award-winning spa experiences and products with a strong focus on wellbeing for the most luxurious resort destinations in the world from The Rosewood, Six Senses, Four Seasons, Kempinski & Bulgari Hotels. GROUND was born at the kitchen table in 2020, deep in lockdown. Peigín was unafraid to depart from traditional spa menus focused on beauty, pampering, and anti-aging, instead developing treatments and products that address anxiety, insomnia, hormone fluctuations, burnout, gut health & cancer care. Her mission is to encourage us all to slow down and connect inwards in order to achieve longevity through purposeful self-care and education.  Due to limited seating at this event, please note our Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations may be made up to 2 weeks in advance and will not incur any fee. No shows, or those cancelling within this 2 week period of the event, will be charged in full.

Mar 25, 2025
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Autumn Finance Bill receives Royal Assent, 24 March 2025

Last week, all the remaining stages of the Finance Bill took place in the House of Lords on 19 March 2025. Although there was a debate, these stages were a formality only as the Lords cannot make changes to a Finance Bill. The Bill subsequently received Royal Assent on 20 March and is now Finance Act 2025. The Act reflects many of tax changes which are due to take effect from the start of the new tax year next week on 6 April 2025 or the beginning of the new Financial Year 2025 from 1 April 2025. We will be reminding readers of the key changes taking effect in next week’s Chartered Accountants Tax News. We previously reported on the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill, which will implement the changes to employer national insurance contributions announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget. The Bill was returned to the House of Commons to consider proposed amendments. It is expected that consideration of these amendments will take place today, Monday 24 March 2025.  

Mar 24, 2025
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Other recently updated Tax and Duty Manuals

Revenue has recently updated three other Tax and Duty Manuals. The updated manuals relate to PAYE services, income tax processing for assignees, and investment in renewable energy generation relief. Details are set out below. The guidance on Income Tax Processing for Temporary Assignees has been updated to include links and information on the eSARP portal. The PAYE services manual Online Unemployment Repayments has been updated to reflect changes made on the PAYE services section in myAccount and other services section in ROS.  References in the manual to specific years have been replaced with the words “current year” or “previous four years”. For example, “Manage your Tax 2025” changed to “Manage your Tax for the current year”. The manual on Relief for investment in renewable energy generation is no longer relevant as this investment scheme ceased on 31 December 2014.

Mar 24, 2025
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Tax RoI
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Capital Acquisition Tax insurance policies manual updated

Capital Acquisitions Tax – Part 15 – Insurance Policies provides guidance on the Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) exemption for proceeds from insurance policies designated to pay CAT. Revenue has updated the manual to include a new example and to remove references to earlier statements of practice as the relevant material is included in the manual.

Mar 24, 2025
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Manual on subsistence rates for road haulier drivers updated

Revenue has updated its guidance on Road Haulier Drivers (Employee) – Subsistence Rates to reflect the increase in subsistence rates effective from 29 January 2025. The historical subsistence rates for periods prior to 30 June 2019 have been removed but are still available in archived versions of the manual.

Mar 24, 2025
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