Newsletter - Scottish Outlook 8

Welcome to the latest issue of Scottish Outlook, our e-newsletter that keeps you informed about ACCA's activities in Scotland. In this issue we focus on celebrating the success of new members, introduce ACCA Scotland's new president and deputy president, suggest six steps to exam success, look at how to build successful business relationships, explain the role of a charity trustee and cover technical issues including the CIS penalty scheme, P11D returns and tax evasion in restaurants. Finally, please take our short poll on the economy.

SCOTTISH OUTLOOK

ACCA SCOTLAND's
E-NEWSLETTER

Scottish Outlook 8, 20 June 2011

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IN THIS ISSUE:

FROM THE HEAD OF ACCA SCOTLAND

Welcoming new and old members
ACCA Scotland – staff update

EVENTS

IFRS in the UK
The latest CPD opportunities

NEWS

Introducing your new ACCA Scotland president and deputy president
Montrose student is top of the class

FEATURES

Connecting young professionals
Six steps to exam success
Excellent relationship skills
Celebrating new membership
Why become a charity trustee?

TECHNICAL UPDATE

Prepare now for changes to the CIS penalty scheme
HMRC taskforce to target restaurant tax evasion
P11Ds: training and subscription costs

FROM THE HEAD OF ACCA SCOTLAND

Welcoming new and old members
Welcome to the June issue of Scottish Outlook and a special welcome to our new ACCA members.
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ACCA Scotland – staff update
ACCA Scotland welcomes two new members of staff to the team.
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EVENTS

IFRS in the UK
An in-depth review of the myths and realities of convergence.
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The latest CPD opportunities
Full details of paid-for CPD events taking place in Scotland.
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NEWS

Introducing your new ACCA Scotland president and deputy president
Following last month’s ACCA Scotland AGM, Graham Reid and Alan Esson have been elected as president and deputy president of ACCA Scotland respectively
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Montrose student is top of the class
Caroline Cargill of Angus accountancy firm Murray Taylor, has achieved the joint highest worldwide score for the Financial Reporting (F7) paper of the ACCA Qualification in the December 2010 exam sitting.
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FEATURES

Connecting young professionals
‘Connections’ provides cross-sector professional networking in Glasgow and Edinburgh for newly qualified professionals.
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Six steps to exam success
Planning ahead for a three-hour exam can be a daunting task for any candidate. Here’s our a six-point checklist of tips for the big day.
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Excellent relationship skills
Dr David Fraser explains why excellent relationship skills are a must for a successful career in accountancy.
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Celebrating new membership
Achieving ACCA membership is a major milestone in your career and worthy of celebration. Find out how ACCA Scotland will be helping you to celebrate.
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Why become a charity trustee?
Have you considered the benefits of becoming a trustee of a charity?
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TECHNICAL UPDATE

Prepare now for changes to the CIS penalty scheme
Penalties for late CIS returns will change in November. Are you aware of how?
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HMRC taskforce to target restaurant tax evasion
A new taskforce to tackle tax evasion in the restaurant trade has been announced by HMRC.
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P11Ds: training and subscription costs
How to account for training and subscription costs on P11D returns.
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