Mercia Podcast

Keeping you abreast with the latest developments in the accountancy profession. https://linktr.ee/merciagroup

Mercia Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 171 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Mercia Podcast, a business show with 171 episodes published.

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  Episode #135

  The Budget Breakdown 2026 - Episode 4

  Oct 2, 202611 minS1

  Mark Morton records as the nights draw in and the party conferences wrap up, with the Budget weeks away and remarkably little being said about tax. In this episode: Why the conferences produced almost no detailed tax comment from anyone, the government included Big promises on the personal allowance from the Lib Dems and Reform, and the awkward question of how they get funded A hundred billion of a 1.2 trillion income going on debt interest, and what thirty years of never balancing the books has left behind Whether this government is quietly reaching George Osborne's conclusion of 80% cuts to 20% tax rises The triple lock watered down rather than tackled, and public sector pay quietly driving average earnings Why a VAT escalator on fuel could take ten pence off a litre, and why nothing has been done Mercia will be covering the Budget in full on the day, with Mark and Norman mulling over what was actually said, and why, the morning after. Autumn Budget 2026 For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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  Episode #134

  Modernising Corporate Reporting Consultation

  Sep 11, 202616 minS1

  Lee Eagling, A&A and Compliance Technical Consultant at Mercia Group, gives his initial reaction to the government's long awaited consultation on modernising corporate reporting. Seventy pages, sixty questions, and just about everything on the table. In this episode: Bringing company law and financial reporting requirements under one roof Reshaping the frameworks: UK endorsed IFRS, FRS 102, UK GAAP for SMEs and FRS 105 Diluting true and fair for SMEs, and what that could mean for the quality of financial statements Medium entities moving closer to the small company regime, with knock on audit implications Replacing distributable profits with a solvency test for declaring dividends Redefining headcount on a full time equivalent basis The consultation closes on 30 November. You do not need to answer every question, so pick the ones that matter most to you. Mercia will be submitting a response and would welcome your views. Join us this autumn: Accounting: what's new for autumn 2026 Accounting and audit: what you need to know in autumn 2026 For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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  Episode #132

  Autumn Budget 2026: Tax Changes, Social Care and What Businesses Should Expect

  Aug 24, 202616 minS1

  Mark Morton explores the upcoming Autumn Budget, examining rumours around stamp duty, council tax reform, social care funding, inheritance tax, defence spending, and Making Tax Digital (MTD). He shares practical observations on housing affordability, government policy challenges, and what advisers and businesses should be watching ahead of the Chancellor's October announcement. The next UK Budget is scheduled for Wednesday 28 October 2026 . Chancellor John Healey confirmed the date, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish its accompanying economic and fiscal forecast on the same day. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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  Episode #129

  ICAEW’s New Appraisal Requirements for Training Employers: What Firms Need to Know

  Jul 10, 20268 minS1

  In this episode, Lee Eagling ( Technical Consultant at Mercia Group ) discusses the new ICAEW requirements effective from July 2026, requiring authorised training employers to implement formal annual appraisals for partners, directors, audit staff, and students. The podcast explores the background to the changes, compliance expectations, practical implementation options, and why effective appraisal processes can deliver benefits beyond regulatory compliance. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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  Episode #128

  HMRC Tax Update 2026: Modernisation or More Complexity?

  Jun 30, 202615 minS1

  In this episode, Mark Morton unpacks HMRC’s latest Tax Update 26, exploring proposed changes to self-assessment, ISAs, national insurance, and debt collection. He questions whether these reforms truly simplify the system or add further complexity, while highlighting the real-world impact on taxpayers, businesses, and financial planning. Blog: https://www.mercia-group.com/insights/tax-update-2026-reform-and-changes/ For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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