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Blog1st Jun 2016

Insight into the inside threat

The biggest threat to your IT may actually come from within, so it’s time to think about security measures.

Blog26th May 2016

NUDGE NUDGE

The Revenue believes that they can ‘nudge’ people into abandoning claims for tax credits. Without support from a professional adviser, it might be easy for their psychological tactics to get the better of you.

Blog23rd May 2016

Payroll Management – A Fresh Approach

Employers increasingly have to balance a number of criteria in payroll management in order to be compliant while meeting the needs and expectations of their workforce.

Blog18th May 2016

Simplified tax? We’re still waiting!

The creation of the Office of Tax Simplification should have made tax… well, a little simpler. When it comes to allowances, however, things have actually become more complicated.

Blog18th May 2016

Effective Payroll Management

Do you look forward to the ongoing task of preparing and processing your payroll? Are the following examples of the problem areas you regularly encounter? Incorrect timesheets or expenses Understanding statutory calculations Employee queries Too tight deadlines Pointless administration Reworking…

By Louise Cheyne 

Blog13th May 2016

Good Governance

“Good governance is all about the effectiveness of the board. The world in which we operate does not stand still and boards need to continually challenge themselves to ensure that the desired outcomes are being achieved in an ethical manner…

Blog13th Apr 2016

5 ways you can improve cash flow with efficient Business tax planning

Recent economic challenges have led many companies to focus their attention on ways to improve cash flows. An effective way to achieve this is through business tax planning. This reduces taxable profits, allows organisations to access valuable reliefs, and generates…

By Alan Campbell

Blog8th Apr 2016

Integrated Business Planning

When two businesses are brought together through a merger or acquisition, central to the success and combined potential of the new entity is an effective and realistic Integrated Business Plan.

Blog29th Mar 2016

Pension Contributions & the New Annual Allowance

There have been numerous articles in the press regarding the reduction in pension contributions that high earners can make in the coming tax year (2016/17), without creating a personal tax charge. It’s now been 10 years since we all rejoiced…

Blog15th Mar 2016

Talking to Your Accountant About Workplace Pensions

Back at the beginning of the 20th century, when the first old-age pension was introduced in the UK, there were 10 people of working age for every person drawing their retirement income. Today, that ratio is 3:1 and it’s set…

Blog10th Mar 2016

Workplace Pensions. Small Business Owners, Don’t Miss This!

“I’m sorry? You haven’t heard about Automatic Enrolment?

Blog9th Mar 2016

Make the most of End of Year Tax Planning

Taxation becomes seemingly more complex with each passing year but with good financial and tax planning advice and “joined-up thinking” you can optimise your position and make incremental changes which add substantial value.