Glenn Collins
Glenn Collins

Head of Technical and Strategic Engagement, ACCA

Glenn spent 16 years in public practice, specialising in audit, financial reporting and advisory, before joining ACCA in 1999.

Glenn is responsible for engaging with and providing advice and support to ACCA members and governments on a range of business and policy issues, including financial reporting, access to finance, taxation, company and business law, ethics and export. Alongside providing advice and support to finance professionals, Glenn also liaises closely with UK government departments, including HMRC and DBT, and is a member of numerous advisory forums.

Getting this right matters, not just for accountants and auditors, but for every small business owner trying to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Why fixing SME audit matters more than you might think

Glenn Collins
Apr 14 '26
Getting this right matters, not just for accountants and auditors, but for every small business owner trying to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment
What small businesses can do now to take advantage of the Government’s new strategy

Unlocking opportunity: what small businesses can do now to take advantage of the Government’s new strategy

Glenn Collins
Sep 9 '25
Glenn Collins, Head of Technical and Strategic Engagement at ACCA, shared his insights on the Government’s recent Small Business Strategy announcement and what it means for SMEs in the UK
Frustrations with HMRC services negatively impacting SMEs

Frustrations with HMRC services negatively impacting SMEs: Action is needed now!

Glenn Collins
Apr 12 '24
In our recent Budget survey, two thirds (66%) of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) members said poor HMRC services were having a negative impact on their clients, with small businesses bearing the brunt of this issue
Economic crisis leads to a significant hiring freeze amongst UK SMEs

Economic crisis leads to a significant hiring freeze amongst UK SMEs

Glenn Collins
Oct 7 '22
2022 has seen businesses face unimaginable challenges.
Tax deadline penalty waiver a welcome reprieve for many businesses

Tax deadline penalty waiver a welcome reprieve for many businesses

Glenn Collins
Jan 21 '22