Blog16th Oct 2026
You may have noticed a drop in your operating costs under the new FRS 102 rules, making EBITDA look much better. However, in this article we’ll set out why this isn’t necessarily good news and explain how new FRS 102…
By Andy Stephen
View moreBlog16th Oct 2026
Manchester has been undergoing significant changes for a number of years, and it now seems like the rest of the UK is catching on, with Manchesterism firmly in the spotlight. Looking at the city’s business community, it’s full of exciting…
View moreBlog13th Oct 2026
Recurring billing feels stable, money lands every month, contracts renew, forecasting looks straightforward. But under the updated FRS 102, that steady subscription line can hide a more complicated picture. If your contracts bundle licence, onboarding, implementation and support into one…
By Ian Chapman
View moreBlog9th Oct 2026
The UK Autumn Budget 2026 is on the 28th October, and with it the buzz of questions is already in full swing from families, business owners and investors: Will Inheritance Tax change again? Are pensions really going to form part…
By Jill Walker
View moreBlog8th Oct 2026
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax has now been mandatory for almost six months. Since 6 April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with combined qualifying income exceeding £50,000 have been required to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates…
View moreBlog6th Oct 2026
FRS 102 has changed, and for many businesses, it’s already in effect. If your accounting period began on or after 1 January 2026, which means most December 2026 year-ends are already inside the new rules, you’re reporting under the updated…
View moreBlog5th Oct 2026
For many scale-up technology businesses, R&D tax relief remains one of the most significant sources of non-dilutive funding available. As companies grow, however, the challenge is no longer simply identifying innovation. It is ensuring claims remain robust, defensible and aligned…
By Mark Graves
View moreBlog29th Sep 2026
The leisure and hospitality sector has faced a challenging few years. Rising wage costs, increased operating expenses and changing consumer behaviour continue to put pressure on margins. Against that backdrop, VAT is often seen as a compliance exercise rather than…
View moreBlog25th Sep 2026
The inheritance tax (IHT) changes to Business Relief (BR) and Agricultural Relief (AR) announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget came into effect on 6 April 2026 and represent one of the most significant inheritance tax reforms for family businesses and…
View moreBlog17th Sep 2026
Business audits for many begin as simply statutory requirements. The most successful organisations, however, see it as much more than a compliance exercise. In an increasingly complex business environment, an audit provides independent assurance over a company’s financial statements, helping…
View moreBlog17th Sep 2026
Workplace sexual harassment legislation is set to become much stricter – with several changes being brought forward in the recently approved Employment Rights Act. Since 2024, employers have had a legal duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment…
View moreBlog15th Sep 2026
Following the launch of AAB’s new Manchester office, we sat down with Chris Harland, Head of the North West, to discuss the region’s opportunities, AAB’s growth ambitions and how the firm is supporting businesses across Manchester and the wider North…
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