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Blog13th Jul 2016

M&A Integration Business Planning

It is often reported that the principal reason for merger & acquisition deal failure is attributed to not paying proper attention to the integration process before, during and after a transaction. This is a common theme across all business sectors…

Blog11th Jul 2016

Invest some time to understand tax changes

In this blog we examine the recent changes to the treatment of investment income…

Blog14th Jun 2016

Payroll outsourcing… What are the advantages?

In recent years, organisations have been investing in software solutions to bring their payroll back in-house. Now though, with the introduction of RTI and auto enrolment, which together represent the biggest changes to payroll in the UK in modern times,…

Blog13th Jun 2016

Private landlord? Don’t wait for a knock on the door.

Are you a private landlord letting out a residential property? If so, you may want to take advantage of a scheme operated by HMRC.

Blog10th Jun 2016

How R&D tax relief can cut your costs

In the current economic climate companies are increasingly looking for ways to cut their costs. One option, where you are eligible, is to make a claim for Research & Development (R&D) Tax Relief.

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

Cash is King – Improving Cash Flow Using Efficient Tax Planning

The recent downturn in the Oil and Gas industry has led to many companies focusing their attention on ways to improve cash flows. An effective way to achieve this is through tax planning which can reduce taxable profits, allow businesses…