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 168 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Mercia Podcast, a business show with 168 episodes published.

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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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  Episode #127

  HMRC Payrolling Chaos: Delays, Phases & Confusion Ahead

  Jun 16, 20265 minS1

  Mark Morton breaks down the latest HMRC update on payrolling benefits, highlighting delays, phased rollouts, and growing complexity for businesses. With uncertainty around timelines, compliance, and reporting, the episode explores why the system may become even more confusing before it improves. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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  Episode #126

  Summer Policy Announcements: A Mixed Bag for Businesses and Families

  Jun 10, 202612 minS1

  Mark Morton reviews the chancellor's pre-bank holiday announcements, covering free children's bus travel, reduced VAT on family activities and meals, fuel duty, mileage allowance changes and what they mean in practice for businesses and families. Mark offers a candid take on whether these measures are likely to make a material difference and who they really benefit. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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  Episode #125

  Trouble with the Taxman

  May 22, 20265 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Mark Morton explores the complexities of tax penalties, prompted by a recent high-profile case involving a significant understatement with no penalty applied. He breaks down key concepts like reasonable care, voluntary disclosure, and HMRC’s approach to enforcement, highlighting the nuances that often go unnoticed by both taxpayers and advisors.</p><p>For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.</p>

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