So it's not just Monty Python -Seinfeld on accountants

More accountant fun courtesy of twitter
It's been a while since I last posted some of the more amusing tweets that deserve a place on this blog:When i was younger, i remember my mom joked and told some1 she had me just for the tax deduction. the irony? her son is now an accountant.- Diggy0383I've just handed over 2 years worth of receipts, bank statements and phone bills. Now Mr Accountant, go and work your tax liability magic- SimonRossyRossMeetings with accountant and web designer today. Tax codes and source codes in one day! No jargon please Rod and David.- gilarthurgoodjust ask an accountant any kind of financial/tax quest

How to do tax advice naked
The way some people's minds work!Full marks though to Tony Sanchez for suggesting the title of a new TV show: How to do tax advice naked.This was Tony's inspired reaction as to where I will heading next after he read a short

Dave Hartnett breaks a personal promise
As I arrived at the ICAEW for last night's Hardman memorial lecture, Dave Hartnett spotted me and came over to say hello. He also promised an end to his recurring joshing - ever since the 2003 Wyman Debate which I chaired. By Dave's own admission his teasing at a recent Treasury event was a little pointed. That aside I've taken the teasing with good humour.When the lecture started, Dave was introduced by Chris Sanger who made reference to the out

HMRC award for tax transparency
Towards the end of his speech at last night's Hardman memorial lecture Dave Hartnett mentioned that HMRC were planning to introduce an annual award; it will be presented to the individual, practice or company which HMRC considers has made the biggest contribution to transparency in the tax sector.Dave said the audience should get too excited however as the award would not be valuable, nor he hoped, taxable!