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ICAEW Urges Government to Drop IR35 from Finance Bill - ContractingWISE

ICAEW Urges Government to Drop IR35 from Finance Bill

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In its latest representation on behalf of ICAEW, the Tax Faculty has concluded that the government should not consider the proposed amendment to the Finance Bill that would introduce the expansion of IR35 reform to large private sector companies.

Released on the 5th of June, the report states that further considerations of the new off-payroll working regime should be delayed pending an autumn Finance Bill.…

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Invoices | Tackling Unpaid or Late Invoices | ContractingWISE

Tackling Unpaid or Late Invoices

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A study carried out last year by the Asset Based Finance Association, a trade body representing the asset-based finance industry in the UK, unearthed the degree to which unpaid and late invoices are impacting upon small businesses in the UK. The findings of the survey, published in September 2015, were that UK businesses were owed more than £67.4 billion in unpaid invoices.…

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skills in demand for finance pros

Seven skills in high demand for vacant finance contracting positions

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More and more companies are turning to finance contractors rather than permanent staff and the trend looks set to continue. With firms looking for contractors at both executive and non-managerial levels, there’s plenty of finance positions for contractors to find.

One of the main reasons behind the drive towards temporary resources is that contractors can provide skills that are not available in-house – it’s the third most popular reason that HR directors give for hiring contractors, behind cost-effectiveness and flexibility.…

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Timesheets and invoices – how to manage your contractor income

Timesheets and invoices – how to manage your contractor income

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Some people have a gift for administration. But if you’re like most of us, then managing your timesheets and invoices is a chore that is easily ignored, overlooked or rushed through at the last minute.

If you’re moving from a permanent job, you’ll quickly find that contract administration becomes a much more vital part of your role.…

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