The Loop

Post Autumn statement, Tax is certainly a topic at the top of everyone's minds right now. To tackle the issues we seem to not be able to get away from, cost of living, ever inflating inflation rates and recessions, we're shedding light on the world of tax with a mini series featuring some of the UK's leading tax experts.

In this latest instalment, RSM partner and CIOT president Susan Ball is joined by Bill Dodwell, Tax Director of the Office of Tax Simplification, editor in chief of the CIOT's Tax Advisor magazine and website and former CIOT president.

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RSM partner and CIOT president, Susan Ball, talks to Dame Margaret Hodge, former chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Labour MP and "loud commentator" on all things tax.

Speakers
Susan Ball - RSM UK Partner, Employer Solutions 
Dame Margaret Hodge - MP 

Learn more about RSM UK tax team: https://www.rsmuk.com/what-we-offer/by-service/tax 

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For over a century, society has relied on the internal combustion engine to get us around. But now the environmental impact of burning carbon-based fuels has become impossible to ignore. So, what is the future of the car, and how will this impact businesses in the UK?

In this episode, resident host Jon Cronin is joined by RSM’s Head of Automotive, Richard Bartlett Rawlings, Technology and Media Partner, Ben Bilsland and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader’s (SMMT) Senior Manager, Alice Seabrook-Martina. The panel delves into electric vehicles and what this means for consumers and businesses, infrastructure investment and alternative options to electric vehicles (EVs).  

Find out more what the future of automotive could mean for you in this episode of The Loop. 

Speakers:
Richard Bartlett-Rawlings – Head of Automotive Manufacturing, RSM UK
Ben Bilsland – Technology and Media Partner, RSM UK
Alice Seabrook-Martina – Senior Manager, SMMT
Jon Cronin – Host and Head of Broadcast and Content, Lansons

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Many businesses across the UK have been planning their future and considering what will set them up for success. For some, that decision could be a private equity investment. But private equity has had some bad press lately – so, why should you consider a private equity investment?

In this episode, our resident host Jon Cronin is joined by a panel from RSM, Growth Capital Partners and Cloudsense to talk about all things private equity. The panel discusses what bringing on a private equity partner means for a business, what the market is currently like for both the PE firms and businesses and why communication is so essential for both parties. 

Find out more about what private equity could do for your business in this episode of The Loop.

RSM recently conducted a survey of private equity backed businesses to paint a picture of how private equity firms have supported these businesses throughout the pandemic and what the future looks like for their relationships. Read our findings here: https://www.rsmuk.com/ideas-and-insights/private-equity-and-trading-through-the-pandemic

Speakers:
Charlie Jolly – Head of Private Equity, RSM UK
Kirsty McDonald – Partner, Growth Capital Partners
Hamish Floyd – Chief Financial Officer, Cloudsense 
Jon Cronin – Host and Head of Broadcast and Content, Lansons

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Digital transformation has been a big focus for businesses over the past 18 months, with the coronavirus accelerating investment in all things digital. But the pandemic has also offered opportunities for criminals to launch sophisticated and dangerous cyber attacks. 

Back with season 2 part 2 of The Loop, our host Jon Cronin is joined by a panel of experts from RSM UK, Savills Plc and Merlin Entertainments, all of whom are on the front line of cyber security for their businesses. The experts discuss what to do in the wake of an attack, the importance of playbooks and why creating a culture of trust and safety is so important.  

Learn the art of cyber security with this episode of The Loop. 

Our cyber report offers an insight into the ever evolving world of cyber crime. Find out about the current threat to the middle market and what you can do to keep your business safe with our report here: https://www.rsmuk.com/real-economy/cybersecurity

Speakers:
Sheila Pancholi – Technology Risk Assurance Partner, RSM UK
 Chris Knowles – Chief Digital Officer, RSM UK
 Richard Card – Chief Information Officer, Savills Plc 
 Lee Cowie – Chief Technology Officer at Merlin Entertainments
 Jon Cronin – Host and Head of Broadcast and Content, Lansons

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Businesses now produce and store a huge amount of data, but unlocking the knowledge it holds can be a challenge. Implementing a data analytics strategy is the key to finding out what your data can tell you about taking your business forward.

Analytics experts from RSM talk to host Jon Cronin about getting the foundations right for implementing a data analytics strategy, how to get everyone in the business on board and how to unlock the knowledge inside your data. 

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What could your people achieve if they were supported by digital colleagues that worked around the clock and never made a mistake? That’s what’s on offer with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), when you automate your repetitive and rules-based processes with software bots.

In this episode, RSM’s Head of Automation Darren Mee and Associate Director Satvinder Bamra join resident host Jon Cronin to discuss the what, why, and how of RPA. Listen in to find out how your business could benefit from RPA, and how to get automation right.

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Restructuring a business often isn’t the doom and gloom story you might expect. In this episode of the Loop our panel of experts discuss the misconceptions around debt restructurings, and what is key to affording your business the best opportunity for its future.

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How damaging will the economic impact of coronavirus be? With billions of people all over the world in lockdown, whole sectors of the economy at a standstill, and a global jobs crisis looming, how can middle-market businesses  make it through? 

In this episode, resident host Jon Cronin is joined by RSM UK partner Simon Hart and Joe Brusuelas, the chief economist at RSM US. Listen in as Jon, Simon, and Joe explain the economic impact of coronavirus and give practical advice for adapting your people and operations for the new normal. 

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We're in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution and data has taken centre stage as a gateway commodity for future business success. Getting the right finance solutions in place to ensure your business can grow, innovate and remain competitive in the global markets is key in any sector, but has come to the forefront as an issue for manufacturing companies in the UK. 

Given recent developments in the economy and Brexit, in this episode we welcome Tim Figures, Make UK’s Director of Technology, Sustainability and Innovation as well as Mike Thornton, RSM’s Head of Manufacturing to talk through some of the issues faced by manufacturing businesses in the current economic climate. From productivity to digitisation - listen in to discover more about these challenges.

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