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How do you value a business based on its earnings? In this clip from our CPD course Valuation, expert John Taylor explains the two main types of earnings-based valuation.

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What Is An Earnings-Based Valuation?
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February 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Every accountant has one true love.
It’s dramatic.
It’s unreliable.
It ruins the occasional Friday evening.
And yet… we can’t quit it.

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The Briefcase #30: A Love Letter to an Accountant’s One True Love
💘 This Valentine’s, we wrote a love letter to the one companion accountants spend the most time with. You know the one.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Non-financial assets often make up a significant part of the balance sheet.

Our CPD course IFRS: PPE and Other Non-Financial Assets covers key standards including IAS 16, IAS 38, IAS 36 and IFRS 16 - helping you apply them confidently in practice.

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February 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM
A strong vision statement isn’t a slogan.

It’s a clear picture of where your practice is going - and how you’ll get there together.

In this short clip, Ross Maynard explains what effective vision really looks like

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What Makes a Great Vision Statement for Your Accounting Practice?
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February 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Leading an accountancy practice takes more than technical expertise.

Our new course, Accountancy Practice Leadership by Ross Maynard, focuses on vision, team alignment, feedback, and building a culture where people and practices grow.

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Accountancy Practice Leadership
Learn how to lead your accountancy practice with purpose. Set a clear vision, empower your team, and build a culture that drives performance.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
We spoke to Michael Wood - Founder of Translucent and Co-Founder of Dext - about his journey through accounting tech.

In this clip, he reflects on how communication in the profession has evolved - and what that means for the future.

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February 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
What should accountants be watching out for in 2026?

We asked our expert authors one simple question:
"What’s one trend, challenge or opportunity accountants should watch out for this year?"

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The Briefcase #28: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in 2026
From AI to risk and regulation, leading accounting experts share what will matter most for accountants in 2026.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Want to grow your accountancy practice in 2026?

Julia Penny sits down with Rachel Harris of Accountant_she for an honest, inspiring conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing accounting practices in 2026.

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Rachel Harris & Julia Penny: Growing Your Accountancy Practice in the Year Ahead
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January 29, 2026 at 9:39 AM
🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨Register now for our free Lunch & Learn webinar tomorrow and earn 1 hour of CPD. bit.ly/4kaD4Mk

We’re kicking off 2026 with a brand-new guest Rachel Harris of Accountant_she!

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January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
In the wake of the UK government’s quiet decision to scrap the Audit Reform Bill, John Taylor asks a simple question:

If auditing is so boring… why does it only make headlines when things go very, very wrong?

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Auditing is Boring - Until It Matters
Why did the UK drop its long-promised audit reform? This article reflects on ARGA and why audit only gets attention when things go wrong.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
AI is transforming finance and accounting - but with great power comes great ethical responsibility.

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Why Is Ethical AI Important for Accountants?
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January 26, 2026 at 10:52 AM
From taxes created to fund wars with France, to ancient Roman customs duties still shaping modern tariffs - this week The Briefcase looks at some taxes that simply refuse to die.

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The Briefcase #27: Five Taxes That Refuse to Die
From Stamp Duty to ancient Roman tariffs, these taxes have outlived wars, empires — and probably your will to do self-assessment.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:48 AM
FRS 105 and FRS 102 serve different types of entities - but what are the key differences in how they work?

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What Are The Key Differences Between FRS 102 & FRS 105?
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January 19, 2026 at 11:02 AM
This week in The Briefcase, we’re talking emotional intelligence - the underrated superpower accountants didn’t know they needed.

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The Briefcase #26: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Accountants
Accountants have feelings too. This week’s Briefcase explores why emotional intelligence matters - even if you pretend spreadsheets don’t make you angry.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:19 AM
📅 Wednesday 28th January, 1pm GMT

We’re kicking off the 2026 Lunch & Learn webinar series with a brand new guest: Rachel Harris (@accountant_she).

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/49C7n9L
January 15, 2026 at 9:50 AM
This week in The Briefcase, we look at the scandal that changed accounting forever - Enron. From mark-to-market mayhem to the rise of SOX, it’s a story of what happens when no one asks the obvious questions.

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The Briefcase #25: How the Enron Scandal Changed Accounting Forever
Enron’s fall shook accounting to its core. From scandal to SOX, find out how one company rewrote the rules for everyone in finance.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Are your small entity clients ready for the FRC’s latest changes? Get up to speed with the updated reporting rules and frameworks.

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Acting for Small and Micro-Entities
The FRC's recent periodic review has changed how small and micro-entities prepare their financial statements. This course helps you navigate the updates for your clients or organisation.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:19 AM
It’s nearly the end of the year.
You’ve done most of your CPD.
You’ve definitely planned to do the rest.

If that sounds familiar, the final Briefcase of the year is for you. It’s a gentle, judgement‑free look at time management.

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The Briefcase #23: A Gentle Suggestion for Your New Year's Resolution
Scrambling to finish your CPD in December? Discover why accountants struggle with time management and how to break the cycle in the new year.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Are you confident with the IFRS standards that underpin most financial reporting?

This course brings the fundamentals into focus.

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IFRS: Core High Level Standards
Understand the high-level IFRS standards that underpin financial reporting, from accounting policies and post-reporting events to foreign currency and fair value.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Being a finance business partner isn’t just about numbers, it’s about connection. In this clip, we explore tools and techniques that can help finance professionals build stronger relationships, communicate better with stakeholders, and become more integrated across the business.
December 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Shopping for an accountant this Christmas?

Or worse - drawn them in Secret Santa and don’t know what they actually want?

The latest Briefcase blog has ideas. Some helpful. Some ridiculous.

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The Briefcase #22: Christmas Presents for Accountants
Gift ideas for accountants that are festive, funny, and sometimes even useful. From cheesy mugs to CPD, here's what to get your secret santa.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
In this short video, Gerry Egan discusses the core legal duties of the company secretary, including filing obligations, statutory meeting responsibilities, and regulatory reporting, especially in more complex organisations like listed companies or charities.

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What Are the Key Legal Duties of a Company Secretary?
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December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thinking of life beyond spreadsheets? The Briefcase this week looks at six roles accountants can transition into, from company secretary to ESG lead, and how your skills transfer perfectly.

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The Briefcase #21: Beyond the Balance Sheet: What Do Accountants Do Next?
Thinking of life beyond spreadsheets? Discover six alternative roles accountants can transition into and how your skills transfer.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
📢 Catch up on the final UK Tax Update of 2025

From the Autumn Budget to VAT and pension changes, this CPD course covers the key developments from October to December - so you're ready for 2026.

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2025 Winter Update: UK Tax
<strong>Part of a series of Quarterly UK Tax Updates.</strong> Stay up to date with the latest developments from October to December 2025, including the Autumn Budget and key developments on pensions,...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM