Blog19th Nov 2025How solid ESG strategies can spark business growthEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly front of the mind for 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, effective…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 Aideen O’NeillView 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
Blog29th Oct 2025There are no crystal balls for a Budget announcementAs we approach the Budget Announcement being made by Rachel Reeves on 26 November, social media is alive with suggestions about what will be announced and what will be changing as the government attempts to reduce the c.£20bn hole in…By Derek GemmellView more
Blog27th Oct 2025Failure to Prevent Fraud Law Guidance – 9 Key Actions to Protect Your BusinessWHAT IS THE NEW ‘FAILURE TO PREVENT FRAUD’ LAW? Fraud continues to damage trust in business, imposes substantial costs and causes harm to the public purse. CIFAS, the UK’s leading Fraud prevention service, reported a record 421,000 fraud cases in…By Sean McAuleyView more
Blog22nd Oct 20254 Key Steps to Prepare Your Business for Private Equity InvestmentPrivate equity investment can be a powerful catalyst for growth, but securing funding is only the beginning. You have to prove that you’re genuinely ready to scale, inside and out. Having recently secured private equity investment from Goldman Sachs, at…By Stephen SmythView more
Blog17th Oct 2025The new Charities SORP is coming: Everything you need to knowThe new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP) is due to be published later this year, effective for financial periods starting on or after 1 January 2026. While this may feel a while off, now is the time to…By Lucy JenkinsView more