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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

5 ways you can improve cash flow with efficient Business tax planning

Recent economic challenges have led many companies to focus their attention on ways to improve cash flows. An effective way to achieve this is through business tax planning. This reduces taxable profits, allows organisations to access valuable reliefs, and generates…

By Alan Campbell

Blog8th Apr 2016

Integrated Business Planning

When two businesses are brought together through a merger or acquisition, central to the success and combined potential of the new entity is an effective and realistic Integrated Business Plan.

Blog29th Mar 2016

Pension Contributions & the New Annual Allowance

There have been numerous articles in the press regarding the reduction in pension contributions that high earners can make in the coming tax year (2016/17), without creating a personal tax charge. It’s now been 10 years since we all rejoiced…

Blog15th Mar 2016

Talking to Your Accountant About Workplace Pensions

Back at the beginning of the 20th century, when the first old-age pension was introduced in the UK, there were 10 people of working age for every person drawing their retirement income. Today, that ratio is 3:1 and it’s set…

Blog10th Mar 2016

Workplace Pensions. Small Business Owners, Don’t Miss This!

“I’m sorry? You haven’t heard about Automatic Enrolment?

Blog9th Mar 2016

Make the most of End of Year Tax Planning

Taxation becomes seemingly more complex with each passing year but with good financial and tax planning advice and “joined-up thinking” you can optimise your position and make incremental changes which add substantial value.

Blog1st Mar 2016

Worried about pensions auto-enrolment? Here’s a ten-point plan

Don’t panic about your pensions auto-enrolment responsibilities, just a little planning ahead will keep you right! 

Blog26th Feb 2016

Financial data that’s right up to date

More and more accountancy professionals are encouraging their clients to use the cloud-based platform Xero. STEVE MITCHELL of AAB outlines exactly what it is the technology can offer.

Blog19th Feb 2016

Tax Exemption for Trivial Benefits – effective 6th April 2016

Want to thank your employees for their hard work, gain some goodwill or just give them a little boost without the associated tax burden? This will soon be easier than ever before!