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Blog22nd Mar 2023

Pension Reforms – A Great Day For Savers

There was perhaps less drama in the Spring Budget 2023 than there was in the build up to Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement, but it is a day that may live long in the memory of some, following significant pension…

By Tom Andrew

Blog6th Mar 2023

The challenge the energy transition presents

Our frontier regions of the UKCS are experiencing real challenges in respect to the Energy Transition. We as a nation and as an economy must be careful what we wish for in terms of ensuring energy security, stable pricing, meeting…

By Graeme Robertson

Blog28th Feb 2023

The Herd Group Moves to Employee Ownership

AAB, advised Herd Group on transferring to an Employee Ownership Trust. The Herd Group is a Surrey-headquartered vehicle rental firm that has seen significant year-on-year growth since the business was founded in 2014. The firm, which now operates throughout the…

By Kate Naylor

Blog27th Feb 2023

ID Checks for Foreign Employees Working in Norway

When working in Norway, individuals are required to undergo a mandatory check of their identity documentation by personally attending a short appointment at a Norwegian tax office or at a Service Centre for Foreign Workers based in Bergen, Kirkenes, Oslo,…

By Craig Burnett

Blog21st Feb 2023

Anita Roddick : Authentic Leadership

Identifying your leadership inspiration is proven to inspire action, raise performance levels and ignite creativity. In her latest blog, Think People Senior OD and Talent Consultant Nicola Thompson tells of her leadership inspiration, Anita Roddick.  After a high heeled dash to…

Blog15th Feb 2023

DiSC: Harnessing Your Strengths to Get the Best out of Your Team

  The DiSC model has been used for years to improve work productivity, teamwork, leadership, and most importantly, communication. Everyone is a mixture of each style, but most people tend to fall into one or two of the main DiSC styles:…

Blog15th Feb 2023

Will the new IFRS 17 apply to Company X, a NON-insurance provider?

Think back to where you were as 2022 became 2023, at the stroke of midnight. It is possible that you felt the ground quiver at that precise moment; that you had an unshakeable feeling of a seismic change kicking into…

By Lauren McCluskey

Blog6th Feb 2023

Celebrating 50 Years of the Simple Tax: A Milestone Overview

As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Simple Tax, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on how this straightforward tax policy has influenced the financial landscape and shaped our understanding of taxation over the past five decades. 1973 was…

By Alistair Duncan

Blog27th Jan 2023

How To Steer Clear of Double Duty Charges

With all the changes that have impacted traders since the United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU), one of the greatest challenges faced by importers is customs duty liability. Customs duty is now potentially due on all goods imported…

Blog26th Jan 2023

Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline Around The Corner

The deadline for completing your 2021/22 self-assessment tax return online is 31 January 2023 and those who file one later than that will usually have to pay a fine. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced at the start of January that…

By Jill Walker

Blog25th Jan 2023

The Importance Of Succession For Family Businesses

Within the intricacy of family businesses, succession planning weaves the path for continuity and prosperity. This article delves into the significance of succession planning, highlighting its role in safeguarding the legacy of family enterprises. From nurturing talents within the family…

By Paula Fraser

Blog17th Jan 2023

The hidden tax pitfalls of cryptocurrency

If cryptocurrencies are not the most popular form of investment, they are almost certainly the most talked about. And no wonder – it’s thrilling stuff. Cryptocurrency is relatively new and mysterious to many people. A tantalising balance of high risk…

By Lynn Gracie