Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation (PCRT) 2026 Update - From Principles to Practice

Introduction

In today’s environment of increased scrutiny, tax advisers must combine technical expertise with strong professional judgment.

Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation (PCRT) sets out the fundamental principles and standards required of members and students when undertaking tax work, including guidance on tax planning.

The updated version, effective from 1 January 2026, reinforces these expectations, providing clarity on acceptable practice, reputational risk and compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

This webinar will explore how to apply PCRT in practice, helping you advise clients effectively while safeguarding your professional integrity and reputation.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• How to protect your client’s reputation
• Drawing the line between acceptable and unacceptable tax planning in light of PCRT principles
• Adopting tax strategies that deliver client objectives while maintaining professional integrity
• Understanding the perspectives of HMRC and the media and how they influence acceptable tax practice
• Examination of the PCRT policy document
• Its updated approach to tax planning and the standards required from 1 January 2026
• Behaviours that could trigger referrals to disciplinary or regulatory bodies
• Practical control measures to ensure ongoing compliance and mitigate professional risk

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 6th March 2026

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