Blog24th Mar 2025
The 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 Petrie
View moreBlog17th Mar 2025
In a year where the new Labour government announced key changes to Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and the regime for non-domiciled taxpayers in the Autumn Budget, UK taxpayers focus has been on how they can best plan for these…
By Blair Hay
View moreBlog12th Mar 2025
The world of work is shifting faster than ever. Economic uncertainty, rapid technological advancements, and changing employee expectations are reshaping the way businesses operate. Talent shortages, the rise of AI, and evolving workforce demands mean organisations must be more adaptable,…
View moreBlog5th Mar 2025
From 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment will become mandatory for self-employed individuals and landlords with income from these sources in excess of £50,000. From 6 April 2027, this will be extended to apply where…
By Seamus McElvanna and Tracy McGarry
View moreBlog5th Mar 2025
What 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…
View moreBlog3rd Mar 2025
Failure to implement a succession plan is one of the main reasons why so few family businesses survive, future generations. The combination of the evolving volatile economic implications of the Ukraine War, post recent UK and USA elections and post…
View moreBlog27th Feb 2025
The tax year end brings all forms of tax planning into sharp focus, particularly maximising pension contributions to ensure available allowances are fully utilised and any unused allowances are not lost after 6th April. Any financial advisor will tell you…
By Lynn Gracie and Paul Halliday
View moreBlog13th Feb 2025
As a business owner, it is often second nature to prioritise the daily operations and achieving short-term goals. However, the more consideration and attention paid to succession proofing your business, the increased likelihood of achieving long-term success. Whether approaching retirement…
By Callum Gray
View moreBlog13th Feb 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and HR is no exception. From streamlining recruitment to enhancing employee engagement, AI offers numerous benefits. However, it also raises concerns about bias, job displacement, and ethical considerations. In Northern Ireland, where employment…
View moreBlog12th Feb 2025
The new US Administration has introduced a series of new tariff changes that could have serious financial and operational consequences. A series of Executive Orders have been signed by President Donald Trump placing additional tariffs on not only several products…
View moreBlog5th Feb 2025
Environmental, social and governance information is increasingly used by stakeholders in decision-making. As a result, the demand for broader assurance of this non-financial information is growing. In this blog, we explore why we need assurance, its objectives, how it…
View moreBlog3rd Feb 2025
On 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued significant amendments to FRS 102—the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. These changes took effect for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. We would…
By Alexandra Wheelan and Jordan Taylor
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