Blog18th Dec 20252025 Business Unit Year in ReviewBefore everyone’s out of office goes on and before we officially wrap up for the Christmas holidays, we wanted to take this time to reflect on the year we’ve had. 2025 has been transformative for AAB, from expanding into new…By Mark LappinView more
Blog8th Dec 2025The 31 January Filing Deadline – Self AssessmentAs the festive season approaches and the year draws to a close, many individuals in self-assessment will soon be winding down for the holidays content that their 2024/25 tax returns are submitted. Others, however, may be tempted to push the…By Adrian GillView more
Blog5th Dec 2025Is advance assurance the key to claiming with confidence?The Autumn 2025 Budget unveiled a new R&D advance assurance pilot to help SMEs gain certainty on their tax relief claims. The government’s commitment to innovation remains clear: R&D tax reliefs are central to achieving the OECD goals of improving…By Ross ParslerView more
Blog27th Nov 2025Is Patent Box Relief more valuable than ever?In today’s innovation-led economy, businesses developing intellectual property (‘IP’) have a valuable opportunity to reduce their corporation tax burden by claiming patent box relief. As one of the most effective – yet often underutilised – tax incentives available to innovative…By Andrew BlairView more
Blog25th Nov 2025USALI in Hotel Accounting: What is new in Version 12?Following the recent publication of the 12th edition of the Uniform System Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) we thought it would be good to take a closer look at some of the key changes, and what you need to…By J’aininne SinclairView more
Blog19th Nov 2025How a solid ESG strategy can spark business growthEnvironmental, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly front of the minds of investors, customers, regulators, and employees. However, many businesses still treat it as just a compliance exercise, seeing it as a cost or a distraction. In reality, an ESG…By Louise NeilsonView more
Blog18th Nov 2025COP9 – Are serious tax fraud investigations on the rise?HMRC are aiming to recruit over 5,000 compliance officers over the next five years. This will undoubtedly lead to a large increase in all types of tax investigations, including Code of Practice 9 (COP9), which are the most serious type…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog18th Nov 2025Ten Benefits of Hotel AccountingWhile outsourcing hotel accounting can sometimes be viewed negatively—due to concerns about loss of control, dependency on external providers, or lack of industry-specific knowledge—AAB Hotel Accounting offers a tailored approach that directly addresses these challenges. Here’s how partnering with us…By Ian BremnerView more
Blog7th Nov 2025Companies House Identity Verification Rollout: What You Need to KnowAs part of the Economic Crime and Transparency Act 2023, there’s a big change coming to Companies House. New identity verification requirements are being introduced, which will impact all companies. In this article, we discuss why this change is coming into force, what’s changing and how you can prepare successfully now. …By Graeme CarlinView more
Blog6th Nov 2025The importance of management development in the workplaceWhy is management development so important? Ask anyone what makes a great place to work, and you’ll often hear the same answers: feeling valued, supported, trusted and inspired to do your best. And for many employees, their manager is what…By Anna PhippsView more
Blog4th Nov 2025M&A Advisors Guide to Integration: Delivering people-led M&AMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often painted as big wins, growth, scale, and opportunity. The financial models stack up. The synergies look great on paper. The projections make investors smile. As M&A advisors, we’ve been on both sides of the…By Emer HinpheyView more
Blog3rd Nov 2025The post-Brexit reality of cross-border insolvencyIf your business is in financial distress and trades in both Northern Ireland and the Republic, or has creditors based in both jurisdictions, there’s something important you need to be aware of. Pre-Brexit, entering restructuring as a cross-border business was…By Gary DigneyView more