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Ilesha studied Advanced Tax with me at Kaplan in March 2019 and after finishing her ACCA, she continued to build her tax career at PWC. She was always grateful to me for inspiring her in tax. After moving into Asset Wealth Management Tax, she branched off into...

When Dheer ordered my Advanced Tax Condensed notes, I posted them out by Royal Mail Special Delivery. The book was flown from London to New Delhi by British Airways Business Class before boarding an overland First-Class train to the Northern Indian State of Uttar...

We have to learn that achieving that elusive 100% is an illusion. It creates stress and anxiety.In professional exams where the pass mark is 50%, it makes sense to aim for 60% so even if you have a bad day, you will still achieve a comfortable pass.In other objective...

When I met Eimear, I was immediately struck by her cheerful attitude. She was always happy and smiling. She loved being in the Advanced Tax class and always applied herself 100% to the task at hand.With a technically demanding subject like Advanced Tax, you have to...

It is not easy being a father to two young children and taking care of a family. Especially when you have a demanding job as a site financial controller.On top of everything else, you are trying to pass your ACCA exams, and you are trying to master Advanced Tax with...

One day you will never forget in your life is the day you qualify as a Chartered Accountant. The feeling of accomplishment is incredible, so I was so grateful that Jes shared this milestone with me.Jes has not had an easy journey but has kept the faith. She has...

Today, my thoughts are with those students who have failed their exams.Life is full of uncertainty and even though we try and control things, none of us know what’s around the corner. We get swept away by anxiety and fear. We all face challenges, and our narrow-minded...

It is natural to feel a bit apprehensive today as the ACCA results are going to be released after midnight. However, my ATX students can be reassured that I expect them to pass the exam as the feedback after the exam indicated that the expected topics were examined. I...

For everyone expecting for their ACCA results tomorrow, I would like to wish you the very best of luck! I am sure your hard efforts will be rewarded. If you are planning on doing Advanced Tax in December 2021 or March 2022, I recommend you purchase Advanced Tax...

Can a company give its trading loss to a group company? Are tax groups the same as groups in financial accounting? Why bother to give a group company a loss when it can always be carried forward? To find the answers listen to my podcast episode on group relief which...