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
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
Blog23rd Jun 2025The family agreement: future-proofing the family businessEmploying over 60% of the population, family-run and small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Yet, most family businesses do not have a succession plan; the family agreement is the essential framework needed to secure the business’s future. Fear…By Sarah-Jane MurphyView more
Blog24th Mar 2025The Employer NIC Increase: 6 Ways You Can Mitigate the CostThe Autumn Budget 2024 announced major changes that will have far-reaching effects on both individuals and businesses alike. One of the most significant changes, coming in very soon, is the increase in employers’ NIC contributions. From April 6th 2025, the…By Joel Topham and Richard PetrieView more
Blog5th Mar 2025Cash is King’ but is Working Capital Queen in a Family BusinessWhat is Working Capital? Working capital is the capital of a business, which is used in it’s day-to-day trading operations, calculated as the current assets minus the current liabilities. Current assets are held for a short period of time and…By Sarah-Jane MurphyView more
Blog16th Dec 20242024 Business Unit Year In ReviewAs we close the chapter on another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the progress, milestones, and opportunities that shaped our journey. Across our business units, 2024 has been a year of collaboration, growth, and delivering value where…By James Pirrie, Ian Bremner, Lauren McCluskey, Paula Fraser, Alasdair Green, Andrew Dines, David Purse, Alan Campbell, Neil Robb, Gordon Steele and Louise McCoshView more
Blog8th Oct 2024Digital Transformation: A Comprehensive Guide For SuccessToday, we live in a hyperconnected world where technology is at the forefront of everything we do. Artificial Intelligence and technological advancements have entered workplaces at pace, revolutionising how organisations and employees operate daily. It begs the question for businesses…By Anne EwenView more
Blog29th Jul 2024HMRC Nudge Letter Campaign Targets Persons with Significant ControlAs part of the latest HM Revenue & Customs (‘HMRC’) nudge letter campaign, HMRC have once again cross-referenced Companies House records to Self-Assessment Tax Returns and are writing to anyone they believe to be a Person with Significant Control (‘PSCs’) asking them…By Michaela McCombieView more
Blog29th Apr 2024The Legal Sector: How Can You Navigate Its Complexities?In the rapidly evolving landscape of the legal sector, law firms are constantly having to stay ahead of the curve and find ways to navigate the challenges they face. So, what are the major challenges being faced by the sector…By Joel TophamView more
Blog11th Mar 2024New Tax Year, New Tax Code?With the new tax year approaching and ever-changing income tax rates and allowances, there is an increased importance of ensuring your PAYE Tax Code is correct. PAYE AND TAX CODES Every employee registered in an organisation’s payroll system will…By Michaela McCombieView more