Blog30th Oct 2018The impact of Philip Hammond’s BudgetPhilip Hammond’s budget presents a mixed bag for business….View more
Blog29th Oct 2018Why Should a Business Consider Outsourcing their Accounting?With the availability of advanced financial automation solution cloud-based accounting systems, all types of businesses from start-ups to large companies can take advantage and reap the short and long-term benefits of outsourcing their accounting function.View more
Blog26th Oct 2018The Future of Payroll – credit where credit’s dueOver the past 25 years, the Payroll function has evolved and is now recognised as a profession in its own right! Approximately 32.5 million employees are paid in the UK every year. No matter the size of your Payroll with…View more
Blog24th Oct 2018How to avoid the common tax pitfalls when selling your business The disposal of a business should always be driven by the commercial objectives of the buyer and the seller and tax planning should not distract from this. However, for most business owners, the sale of a business is a…View more
Blog22nd Oct 2018Overdrawn directors’ loan balances – Part 2In my previous blog, I considered the implications of an overdrawn director’s loan balance in a company with cash flow struggles.View more
Blog19th Oct 2018Pursuing a buy and build strategy Buy and build strategies are common in private equity circles and with large trade players where an initial cornerstone investment is made in a platform business with a well-placed management team and corporate infrastructure from which growth is sought…View more
Blog19th Oct 2018Cloud Accounting – Why should I care? Post-Event ReviewLast week AAB hosted two successful events ‘Cloud Accounting – Why Should I Care’. Our guest speakers gave insights into the difference the adoption of cloud-based software can make to a business.View more
Blog17th Oct 2018How to get value from the Apprenticeship LevyDo you know that the funds you build up through your Apprenticeship Levy Payments expire after 24 months?View more
Blog15th Oct 2018What is Scotland’s new edge in attracting inward investment? I have been reflecting on the range of excellent conversation that took place during the recent International Week. Of particular interest was Scotland’s position as a leading destination for inward investment.View more
Blog12th Oct 2018Rural businesses – are you fully aware of how MTD for VAT will impact you?Everyone is suddenly talking about Making Tax Digital for VAT (“MTD”), but many rural businesses may not be fully aware of what it means or how it will impact them, let alone what they might have to do to ensure…View more
Blog11th Oct 2018AAB Look Forward to the Scotland Food & Drink Leadership Dinners 2018/19AAB are proud to be sponsoring the Scotland Food & Drink Leadership Dinner series in partnership with Morisons LLP and Livingston James. There are seven events being held across Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Shetlands, Edinburgh, Oban and Ayr which provide a…View more
Blog11th Oct 2018Maximising Value from the Due Diligence Process The current trading environment is presenting attractive opportunities for a number of businesses to grow through acquisition. We commonly find that some acquirers have a cavalier attitude to risk and overlook the value that can be realised during the…View more