Now that we have entered 2024, our accounting team has been making their predictions and discussing how best to advise our clients on preparing for upcoming challenges. Before we make predictions on SME prospects for 2024, however, let’s look back on ...
READ MOREHybrid vehicles are becoming an increasingly attractive option for businesses. With changes in company car tax bands and the environmental benefits they offer, hybrids are a step towards sustainability and a smart financial decision. Understanding company car tax Company car tax, or Benefit ...
READ MOREHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently issued letters to restaurant and takeaway businesses across the country, emphasising the importance of correctly applying VAT on hot food. This move comes amidst potential confusion amongst business owners regarding the varying VAT rates ...
READ MOREAccounting standards that impact businesses’ financial reporting are prone to the odd reshuffle every now and then, so it is important for business owners to stay informed. One such standard is International Accounting Standard 32 (IAS 32), which plays a key ...
READ MOREWhen it comes to business decisions, taking an objective view is essential. But distinguishing your thoughts from the facts is easier said than done. You must try to recognise your, personal, impact on your business and take action to limit this. What ...
READ MOREWhen it comes to tax planning, timing is everything. The end of the financial year might seem like the obvious period to get your accounts in order, but why risk a tax season rush? Halloween is near the mid-point of the tax ...
READ MOREIn today's digital age, data protection has become a paramount concern for businesses of all sizes. Failing to comply with UK GDPR measures could cost your company millions of pounds in damages. One regulation that has significantly impacted how companies handle data ...
READ MOREAs we approach the end of September, businesses across the UK are gearing up to meet the inaugural deadline for the Economic Crime Levy (ECL) payment. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has enabled this process by launching an online payment service, ...
READ MOREForecasting is the act of looking at past and present financial data to predict future costs, expenses, and profits. Small businesses do this to tailor their business model more effectively. Forecasting allows you to determine how much you will need to ...
READ MOREAre you a company director contemplating a loan from your own business? If yes, it's crucial to understand the workings behind the Director's Loan Account (DLA) and the implications of an overdrawn director’s loan account (ODLA). Director’s Loan Account A DLA is ...
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