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Getting involved in marketing activities is not optional for accountants or practice managers. It is essential they bring use their knowledge of clients and hot topics to bolster their firms marketing drive, Mercia’s Managers' Conference was told.
The conference provides an opportunity for managers to develop their current skill set and focus their attention on the non-technical aspects of their role. It covered areas including elevating client service, bullying and harassment, dealing with staff absence and using AI to increase your value.

In the latest VAT case to reach a conclusion Hotel La Tour has today lost its appeal at the Supreme Court.
This is a VAT case that has been followed with interest over the last couple of years since a taxpayer win could have had a potentially significant impact on VAT recovery in many business situations.

The rise of sustainability requirements that businesses must navigate creates opportunities for businesses, other organisations and their professional services providers. Understanding sustainability issues will enable advisers to create a strategy that helps their clients in planning, decision making, operational efficiency and improving investor relations as well as anticipating and complying with legislation.

At Mercia, we watched the Autumn Budget with great interest, despite the OBR blunder that led to the details being widely leaked before the Chancellor had a chance to address Parliament.

We recently launched your 2026 Training Programme, combining enhanced technical training with bold new content on technology, sustainability and professional skills.

September was a significant month for us at Mercia as our new website launched, with an enhanced Learning Hub at its heart.