P11d Dispensation

This link reminded me that a bit of planning now can save a whole lot of work later.  Having a dispensation now means less numbers need to go on the P11d forms at the end of this and subsequent tax years.  I've applied for mine.

Cloud computing: special report | Cloud | Features | PC Pro

Read this interesting special report about Cloud Computing by PC Pro. It has to be the way forward for accounting systems because of the increased robustness and geographical flexibility.

Cloud computing: special report | Cloud | Features | PC Pro

You Can't Multitask, So Stop Trying - BusinessWeek

A very interesting article which seems to confirm that time management is the answer - rather than trying to do everything at once.

You Can't Multitask, So Stop Trying - BusinessWeek

Revision of differences between IFRS and UK GAAP

Found this concise summary although it deals only with policy differences and seems to miss out leases.  Many of the changes are actually to do with disclosure.

For a really thorough analysis, look at this site which has a pdf of a detailed report comparing and contrasting UKGAAP to IFRS.  The executive summary is on pages 4 to 8 of 96.  The report was written in Nov 2010.

Tax treatment of training for sole traders

A concise article on a question that also came up in a meeting that I had with a client in the past couple of months.