Excited about the new tax year? Here’s how to party like an accountant before a thrilling new fiscal year begins in April. Don’t forget the Alka-Seltzer!

Choose the venue prudently

Instead of splashing out on a pricey venue, why not party at someone’s home? If everyone brings their laptops and logs in, the host can even claim it as a home office expense. Who knew tax returns could kick off a party?

Estimate outgoings for food and drink

Base your snack and booze budget on last year’s data. Just remember, there's always one who's on a diet of chips and another, like Gareth, who eats enough for two!

Dress to bill

Accountancy chic: novelty ties for the guys, and for the ladies, brighter shoes and smaller bags. It's all about those little details, like applying just the right percentage of perfume.

Harvest attendance data

Make sure to collect confirmations from all attendees. Statistics suggest 12% will cancel and another 7% will get lost, but hey, who needs all the guests when you've got spreadsheets?

Have quantified fun

Let the party begin! With your drinking strategy planned out to the minute, enjoy some accountancy games like ‘Pin the upturn on the flowchart’. And what's a party without karaoke? Belt out some Kraftwerk classics and hope for the best!

The morning after

Despite ending with Horlicks, you wake up beside your laptop and a crusty taxi receipt, ready to file for the new year. It’s a night that will go down in accountancy legend!