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Tax saving ideas for landlords
Being a property landlord can be a stable source of income for many people across the UK, as they provide a service to renters. But earning money from being a…
Equality and Diversity
Under our Probate licence, we are required by the ICAEW to complete a diversity data survey and to publish a summary of results on our website. We have just completed…
Mary Harris Smith: the world’s first female Chartered Accountant
You might not be aware that it wasn’t until 1920 that women were allowed to be recognised as Chartered Accountants. The very first woman to take that mantle was Mary…
10 accounting tips for freelancers
Many people prefer to work for themselves rather than as an employee. But being your own boss not only comes with more freedom to work as you choose, it also…
What makes an accountant ‘chartered’?
To the general public, there might not be much of an understanding of the difference between an accountant and a chartered accountant. Both fall into the same profession: managing finances…
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live on Monday 20th April. You can now submit claims online for a grant for 80% of your furloughed employees’ salaries through the Job…
Spring Budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first budget took place this afternoon. Some of the key points: Business rates have been suspended for a year for eligible businesses (rateable value below £51,000) in…
Business growing pains
Establishing and growing a business is exciting, but familiar problems often occur along the way as the business expands. Don’t worry; most businesses experience these challenges at some point. Common…
Do you want your personal life back?
The pressure of an increasingly demanding work culture in the UK is perhaps the biggest and most pressing challenge to the mental health of the general population. A Mental Health…
Problems with the tax man
What is a tax investigation? A tax investigation is an enquiry into your tax affairs by HMRC. HMRC are conducting more and more tax investigations. This means that even the…
Thinking about starting a business?
Everyone needs a little guidance when starting something new, particularly if you are a new business owner. Over the years we have helped hundreds of new businesses on the road…
Equality and Diversity
Under our Probate licence, we are required by the ICAEW to complete a diversity data survey and to publish a summary of results on our website. We have just completed…