Blog8th Dec 2025The 31 January Filing Deadline – Self AssessmentAs the festive season approaches and the year draws to a close, many individuals in self-assessment will soon be winding down for the holidays content that their 2024/25 tax returns are submitted. Others, however, may be tempted to push the…By Adrian GillView more
Blog5th Dec 2025Is advance assurance the key to claiming with confidence?The Autumn 2025 Budget unveiled a new R&D advance assurance pilot to help SMEs gain certainty on their tax relief claims. The government’s commitment to innovation remains clear: R&D tax reliefs are central to achieving the OECD goals of improving…By Ross ParslerView more
Blog27th Nov 2025Is Patent Box Relief more valuable than ever?In today’s innovation-led economy, businesses developing intellectual property (‘IP’) have a valuable opportunity to reduce their corporation tax burden by claiming patent box relief. As one of the most effective – yet often underutilised – tax incentives available to innovative…By Andrew BlairView more
Blog25th Nov 2025USALI in Hotel Accounting: What is new in Version 12?Following the recent publication of the 12th edition of the Uniform System Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) we thought it would be good to take a closer look at some of the key changes, and what you need to…By J’aininne SinclairView more
Blog19th Nov 2025How a solid ESG strategy can spark business growthEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly front of the minds of investors, customers, regulators, and employees. However, many businesses still treat it as just a compliance exercise, seeing it as a cost or a distraction. In reality, an…By Louise NeilsonView 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
Blog18th Nov 2025Ten Benefits of Hotel AccountingWhile outsourcing hotel accounting can sometimes be viewed negatively—due to concerns about loss of control, dependency on external providers, or lack of industry-specific knowledge—AAB Hotel Accounting offers a tailored approach that directly addresses these challenges. Here’s how partnering with us…By Ian BremnerView 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
Blog6th Nov 2025The importance of management development in the workplaceWhy is management development so important? Ask anyone what makes a great place to work, and you’ll often hear the same answers: feeling valued, supported, trusted and inspired to do your best. And for many employees, their manager is what…By Anna PhippsView more
Blog4th Nov 2025M&A Advisors Guide to Integration: Delivering people-led M&AMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often painted as big wins, growth, scale, and opportunity. The financial models stack up. The synergies look great on paper. The projections make investors smile. As M&A advisors, we’ve been on both sides of the…By Emer HinpheyView more
Blog3rd Nov 2025The post-Brexit reality of cross-border insolvencyIf your business is in financial distress and trades in both Northern Ireland and the Republic, or has creditors based in both jurisdictions, there’s something important you need to be aware of. Pre-Brexit, entering restructuring as a cross-border business was…By Gary DigneyView more
Blog30th Oct 2025Will You Make A Lump Sum Tax Payment On the 31st Of January?If you file your Self-Assessment tax return with HMRC by 30 December, you may be able to have any tax you owe for 2024/25 collected via a restriction in your tax code for the tax year commencing on 6 April 2026.…By Bev HolroydView more