This event is a recorded ACCA webinar available for on demand purchase. This is not a live event. CPD points are available and resources are available on the ON24 platform. You will have access to the recording and resources through the ON24 link once registered.
Overview:
Part I of our two-part series on Incorporation - this practical session focuses on one of the most important decisions in business and tax - whether to operate as a sole trader or as a limited company.
We will cut through the theory and focus on real-world decision-making. Using examples and scenarios, you’ll learn when incorporation makes sense, when it doesn’t, and how to explain the choice clearly to clients.
The session is designed to build confidence in advising on business structures, with a strong emphasis on tax implications, commercial considerations, and common pitfalls.
Key Topics:
Join us for an insightful ACCA webinar where we'll cover essential topics, including:
- Taxation of both structures
- Access to tax reliefs
- The difference in pension treatment
- The limited liability fallacy
- Practical case studies you can reuse immediately
Speaker:
Paula Byrne, FCCA MBA
Paula is a Chartered Certified Accountant and one of Ireland’s leading tax lecturers, specialising in advanced tax strategy and advisory.
She holds an MBA from the University of Warwick and established her own accountancy practice in 2002, advising clients on a wide range of complex tax and commercial matters.
Her earlier career includes senior leadership roles, most notably as Chief Financial Officer with HSBC Ireland, along with international accounting experience in France and the UK across multiple industries.
Paula lectures Advanced Taxation for ACCA and delivers bespoke tax training to qualified accountants and professional firms, including the Big Four. Her focus is on bridging the gap between technical tax knowledge and real-world client advice.
She is the author of ACCA-approved ATX and TX materials, widely used across Ireland, and the creator of the podcast “Study for Tax in Your Coffee Break”, bringing practical tax insights to busy professionals.
Paula is particularly known for her ability to distil complex tax issues into clear, commercially relevant advice — equipping accountants with the confidence to advise at a higher level.