Blog28th Apr 2026Professional practices benchmarking 2025 reportIn the fast-moving economy that is the legal sector, accurate and relevant data for your decision-making is key. But many firms are still relying on outdated benchmarks, gut instinct, or fragmented insights. That makes it harder to stay competitive, control…By Joel TophamView more
Blog16th Apr 2026Companies House and the ECCTA: 5 Ways To Stay CompliantThe Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) became UK law in October 2023. But this wasn’t just another regulatory update. It marked a major shift in how Companies House operates. The register is no longer a passive filing system. It is becoming an…By Nikki McNallyView more
Blog19th Mar 2026Year-end tax planning: Key considerations before 5th AprilWith the 2025/26 tax year drawing to a close, many business owners and private clients are turning their attention to how best to optimise their income before the end of the financial year with smart year‑end tax planning. With confirmed…By Kerry GriffinView more
Blog27th Feb 202610 Sectors Facing Change as the UK National Minimum Wage RisesAt the heart of the Autumn Budget 2025 announcement was a further rise in the UK national minimum wage, set to take effect from April 2026. It’s a move designed to support workers. However, for employers, it brings renewed pressure…By Joel TophamView more
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
Blog16th Dec 2025A guide to management accounts: Master your numbers Do you know how your business performed last month or how much profit you’ve made so far this year? How often are you making business decisions without any meaningful, real-time information? All too often, business owners run at full speed while key decisions rest on instinct.…By Hugo HillView 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
Blog7th Nov 2025Companies House Identity Verification Rollout: What You Need to KnowAs part of the Economic Crime and Transparency Act 2023, a big change to Companies House came into force in November 2025. New identity verification requirements were introduced which impact all companies. In this article, we discuss why this…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