In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. Dalai Lama (1935–)
Editor’s comment
Although the 2017 Budget was somewhat light on content affecting payroll and pensions (which makes a welcome change), the 2017 Finance Bill (No. 2) is apparently claimed to be the largest
Budget a similar requirement for the private sector.) A problem for all sectors is making tax digital – see pages 20–21. Maybe it’s just me, but having successfully achieved PAYE in real time surely the payroll profession and industry can feel a sense of self-satisfaction viewing from a comfortable distance the troublesome implementation of another mega computerisation project? A further so-far successful implementation for the profession is automatic enrolment. See page 36 for a big opportunity for the profession that AE offers. Is this something which the payroll professional must step up to and deliver, too?
in UK history, running to more than 300,000 words spread over more than 760 pages. A review of the Budget content can be found on pages 16–17. Many, if not all, of the problems currently afflicting payroll and employers can be attributed to the previous incumbent of the post of Chancellor of the Exchequer. One payroll-related issue exercising public sector employers, caused by the previous Chancellor, is the implementation of ‘off- payroll’ working changes. See pages 18–19 for a review of the new employment status tool that might help decide cases of uncertainty. (Fortunately, the current Chancellor didn’t announce in the spring
Mike Nicholas MCIPP AMBCS Editor
Chair’s message
I was delighted with the response from members regarding my request last month for more interest in applying to stand as a board member of the CIPP.
The other exciting development within the CIPP this month, that I eluded to in my Chair’s message last month, will be announced at the National Forum’s which run from May to July. If you haven’t booked your place yet, make sure you do, as we’ll be explaining what it means to be a ‘Chartered member of the CIPP’. The formal launch of this new membership status will be during National Payroll Week – remember to save the date 4–8 September #NPW17 #spotlightonpayroll. (See page 13 for further information.) I hope to see you all at one of the National Forums over the next few months.
Should you be interested in progressing your career in this direction and giving something back to the payroll industry, there is still time to contact us to find out more before the deadline for formal applications closes. Earlier this year I was honoured to accept the invitation to speak on UK payroll legislation at the American Payroll Association (APA) Congress taking place this month. When I started my career in payroll back in the early 1980s, I never thought it would give me such opportunities. I wish the APA a successful conference and I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new, passionate and enthusiastic payroll professionals.
Eira Hammond FCIPPdip Chair, CIPP
CEO’s message
Well, there’s another year end come and gone – or in our complex environment maybe there’s still some finishing work in progress. Hopefully, systems, plans and processes all came together to make this a success. And then here we are straight into a
states, “Maintaining an educational and ethical structure of the highest standards aiming to train and licence professionals to work in the payroll and pensions profession by requiring such standards of knowledge and experience, so that such professionals are of the highest quality”. So, here at the CIPP, through your membership and any facet of our portfolio you utilise, there is a group of hard-working, highly skilled professionals ensuring we meet the expectations of our Charter to your benefit.
new tax year. Easter has also come and gone and hopefully an ascent into some warmer weather. I was reminded that we have just completed six successful years as a Chartered Institute. Sometimes in the cut and thrust of our daily activities I think it’s good to take a few minutes aside and reflect on your membership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals. To paraphrase a famous wood sealing paint, the CIPP ‘does what it says on the tin’, and the opening introduction to your Charter
Ken Pullar FCIPP Chief executive officer, CIPP
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Issue 30 | May 2017
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