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| ________________________________________________ Richard Anning takes on new role with the ICAEW IT Faculty Congratulations to Richard Anning, former BASDA General Council member with COA Solutions, who has been appointed as Head of the ICAEW IT Faculty. We thank him for his considerable contribution to BASDA's good work over the years and look forward to working with him in partnership with the ICAEW. |
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Dear Jenny If you haven't already, make sure you register for our next event on 28th April, including the BASDA AGM. |
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BASDA Event & AGM: 'How can the business software industry survive the downturn?' Sponsored by Sift Media, this afternoon event combines topical sessions focused on initiatives to help your business survive the downturn with the BASDA AGM and a briefing for entrants of the Software Satisfaction Awards. Full event information >> ________________________________________________ |
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A round up of news from the BASDA SIGs HR & PAYROLL SIG: The Diligence against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 This was due to come into force on the 6th April 2009, but after objections from BASDA this act has been withdrawn. The changes replaced the existing table of earnings bands with a single percentage. The Scottish Parliament will now discuss with the Payroll Community about bringing in the changes at a later date which is more suitable to us all. This is the first time that the software industry has managed to over turn the attachments orders. HMRC Free Software HMRC are reviewing their position in supplying free software, and have issued a document to the software developers to say that if enough suppliers produce a free product they will withdraw from the market. BASDA and BCS produced a document to outline what was to be included in the free software, the document was titled ‘Straw man’ and is available from the HR&Payroll SIG forum area. Andrew Dove Change To EC Sales List Format – Effective January 2010 Please note that HMRC are proposing to make changes to the EC Sales List format effective from 1st January 2010. This is a result of the changes to VAT for intra-EU services but will affect all traders who submit an EC Sales list from their accounts software. HMRC have yet to provide a detailed spec for the changes to the electronic submissions but have committed to providing a test service in October of this year. HMRC have stated that they will canvas developers for their lead-times on delivering this change when they circulate a "Tech Pack" of the changes. However, it looks like 1st Jan 2010 will be an immovable date and that there will be pressure on developers to deliver these changes to all their customers who sell to the EC. Running out of VAT Numbers ! HMRC advised that using the current check digit algorithms that they will expect to run out of VAT numbers in 2010. As a consequence of this they will need to introduce a new algorithm for validating the new format VAT numbers. If your software application uses the current check digit technology to verify VAT number entry then there will be a need to make changes in 2010. The new "Modulus 9755" has been published by HMRC and is available from HMRC via the SDTS team. This modulus will be an additional check to apply if the initial check digit check fails. On Line VAT 100 Submissions HMRC have advised that they will be providing a full test service for the on line submission of the VAT 100 return in August 2009. Live submissions can then be made in October 2009 with the mandatory filing of VAT 100s on line coming into effect from April 2010. Mandatory filing of the VAT 100 on line will apply to all newly registered businesses or any existing business with a turnover exceeding £100,000 p.a. Traders will also be obliged to make their payments to HMRC electronically. Full details of all these changes and more can be found on the Financial SIG Forum under the topic " VAT – Proposed changes to Place of Supply Services". Link to Minutes of the HMRC meeting held on 12th March Kevin Misselbrook Momentum & visibility for the BASDA Green Charter at European level I recently represented BASDA at a major European Commission event on ICT and Energy Efficiency. I also chaired a packed breakout session at the event and was able to announce the latest signatory to the BASDA Green Charter, SAP. The message BASDA has been pushing for over 18 months – that the focus should not only be on ICT’s 2% contribution to carbon emissions but on the greater contribution we can make to reducing the other 98% by enabling reductions by other industries - has been embraced wholeheartedly by the European Commission. The Commissioner for ICT, Viviane Reding, who opened the Brussels event has further endorsed this in a press release and video message on March 30th, but she is also looking for the ICT sector to set the pace. She says, "We clearly need a 'New Green Deal for Europe'. [...] I would recommend the ICT sector to lead the way for the rest of the economy by reducing its own carbon footprint by 20 percent as early as 2015." Importantly the Commission has begun a public consultation on how ICT can help drive the move to a low carbon society and how this should be reflected in EC policy in the Autumn. This is open until June 14th. All BASDA Green Charter signatories should take the opportunity to complete the short online questionnaire to make their views and requirements known. This acceptance of the central role ICT plays was viewed by attendees at the Brussels event as a major step forward for the European Union – and BASDA is once again at the heart of the debate." Peter Robertshaw, Co-chair, BASDA Green IT SIG Useful links: EC Public Consultation EC Event website BASDA is working together with other industry representatives and HMRC on the CIS Operational Forum. We have helped identify some potential future enhancements to the operation of the CIS tax scheme. If these are to be implemented, we need to demonstrate widespread support within the construction industry and their software suppliers for any changes. Details of the potential enhancements are available on the BASDA Construction SIG discussion forum. Please look at these and provide feedback on which enhancements you support and why. This is your chance to influence the future of the CIS scheme. For further information see the Construction SIG discussion forum or contact the SIG Chairman – Jim Etherton. Jim Etherton The next Marketing SIG is being held on Monday 18th May 2009 at the offices of STG in Maidenhead. As usual, the agenda will include a variety of ideas and tips on maximising marketing communications including PR and lead generation. The report from last meeting on 15th January is available from the Marketing SIG forum area. Email Lynne Wallis to register for your place. |
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Raising the voice of BASDA members BASDA was asked by French software association AFDEL to contribute to a seminar for ISVs looking to enter the UK market. Run with support from Invest in Britain, the event took place at the British Embassy in Paris and attracted around 40 attendees. David Turner from CODA represented BASDA on a panel that also included two CEOs from French software companies already operating in the UK. There was a lively interaction, with much audience interest around topics such as the uptake of Software as a Service, industry sectors and the impact of the recession on the UK market. A number of attendees afterwards enquired about joining BASDA and we will follow these up in the coming weeks.
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Member News New Members; VT Software provide VT Final Accounts, which runs in Microsoft Excel and produces professionally formatted statutory accounts, sole trader accounts and partnership accounts from trial balance stage upwards. Openda QX is a complete, integrated solution for the Wholesale Distribution industry including Customer Relationship Management (CRM), quotation and ordering systems, purchasing and inventory, warehouse management, reporting and accounts. Fiscal Technologies provide accounts payable audit software for corporations, and government agencies to find duplicate payments. The latest members to sign up to the BASDA Green Charter are Mardak and SAP. BASDA members can showcase their latest developments in helping customers to manage carbon emissions: Green Solutions Showcase BASDA are sponsoring the Green Software Provider of the Year award at the annual Sift Software Satisfaction Awards. The entry form is available from the SSA website and the deadline for entry is 15th June 2009: ________________________________________________ |
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