COURSES OFFERED BY MERCIA

These updates will make delegates aware of the key changes in Accounting and Auditing and relevant Companies Act legislation, that have taken place over the last 6 months and their impact on day-to-day work.

The content will include looking at areas that are typically more complex, involve the application of judgement and could require specialist input, such as defined benefit pension schemes, deferred tax and other key accounting estimates.

The course will update participants on the latest developments in direct taxes, particularly those that give rise to planning opportunities, and the pitfalls that they and their clients need to avoid.

At the end of the course participants will be familiar with the basic principles of double entry bookkeeping, and will have prepared trial balances, profit and loss accounts and balance sheets to a basic level.

This course covers the VAT implications of buying and selling goods and services across borders and addresses common errors and missed opportunities in VAT accounting in this area. Reporting requirements are also addressed.

This course will provide an update regarding changes to IFRS requirements, together with a review on other issues of relevance for those reporting under international standards and a refresher on the differences between IFRS and UK GAAP.

The course is designed to make delegates aware of the regulatory requirements and relevant guidance issued by the CCAB and HMRC.