Blog13th Aug 2026
Outsourcing often gets a bad name. It can come with misconceptions around replacing employees or sacrificing quality. In reality, this kind of outsourcing can be a powerful growth tool for small to medium-sized businesses. The right outsourcing partner doesn’t take…
By Neil Robb
View moreBlog27th Jul 2026
HMRC has recently increased its focus on the correct application of the associated company rules and has issued letters to businesses that may have incorrectly claimed marginal relief without considering associated companies. The associated company rules were reformed in April…
View moreBlog19th Jun 2026
For most business owners, a tax investigation is high on the list of things they’d rather avoid – and for good reason. These enquiries can result in financial penalties, unexpected tax bills, and even reputational damage. With HMRC increasing its…
View moreBlog16th Jun 2026
Companies House has confirmed that its latest package of reforms will come into effect from April 2028, following the delay of its original plans due to concerns raised by small businesses and the accounting profession. These Companies House changes are…
By Hugo Hill
View moreBlog5th Jun 2026
AI in accounting is moving fast. Not “robots are coming for your job” fast. More “why did we ever spend a Friday afternoon typing invoice numbers into Xero?” fast. For business owners, this is the real opportunity: more automation, better…
By Graham Dyer
View moreBlog26th May 2026
Two currencies. Two different tax regimes. One island. Sound familiar? If you operate cross-border, you’ll already understand both the opportunities and the challenges this presents. On one hand, establishing a presence south of the border means rapid entry into a…
View moreBlog28th Apr 2026
In 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 But many firms are still relying on outdated benchmarks, gut instinct, or fragmented insights.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 Topham
View moreBlog16th Apr 2026
The 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…
View moreBlog19th Mar 2026
With 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…
View moreBlog27th Feb 2026
At 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 Topham
View moreBlog18th Dec 2025
Before 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 Lappin
View moreBlog16th Dec 2025
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 Hill
View more