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It's been a beautiful summer in the UK, we hope everyone has had an opportunity to take a little break in the sun! It’s been a while since our last update pre launch. Now that we’re live in the UK you’ll be able to keep an eye on our progress here as we publish the Figured Quarterly.

RSM may be a global organisation, including 29 offices across Australia, but they’re closely connected to the communities they serve. This is especially true for RSM’s Albany office, led by Director Joanne Gilbert, where a large proportion of the practice’s clients are involved in the rural industry - either in farming or agriculture support services.

What is Making Tax Digital?

Everyone's talking about Making Tax Digital (MTD), but what actually is it and what does it mean for the UK's farmers?

We’re watching the Banking Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services industry very closely. Along with the agri accounting sector, the banking world is a strong partner channel for us in all of our global markets, and the term ‘Misconduct’ is strong. By default, it suggests that things are going to change. We expect the impact will be felt across both Australia and New Zealand.

Xerocon can be a full on few days so it helps to have a plan, heres a few tips from an experienced Ecosystem partner

Scott Kennedy is a man with a couple of notable accolades to his name. The first being that earlier this month he became the first Figured Certified Partner in the UK. The second - he’s the brains behind a world record attempt at gettingthe most people dressed in Peter Pan outfitsin Kirriemuir, the birthplace of Peter Pan author, JM Barrie… But that’s a story for another day.

For our launch in the UK we are forming a community of Partners who share our vision that farmers should have better information and better support when making decisions on the farm.

David Kirby, UK & Ireland Managing Director

David Kirby - Managing Director Figured UK