Blog10th Jul 2020Energy Transition – Promoting our competitive advantageMomentum around our dependency on fossil fuels and climate change has been building for many years, but it has only in the last 18 to 24 months become a leading agenda item in national and world politics. It has been projected into our public…View more
Blog9th Jul 2020Tech Deals – A clear target for 20202020 has presented monumental challenges to global economies resulting in many people expecting a slowdown in deal volume. However, despite these unprecedented times, deal activity in the technology sector has remained buoyant as both private equity and strategic acquirers continue to seek acquisition and investment opportunities to support their growth aspirations. There have recently been several high-profile transactions in…View more
Blog8th Jul 2020VAT Rate Cut for Tourism & Hospitality Sectors – Further Guidance6 Month VAT Rate Cut for Tourism and Hospitality Sectors – Further Guidance – *Updated 29 September 2020* Following the Chancellor’s announcement on the 8th of July that a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT would apply for certain supplies…By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog7th Jul 2020VAT Rate Cut – Stimulus or suppressor?As speculation increases that Chancellor Rishi Sunak will look to a reduction in the VAT rate as part of the UK Government’s economic stimulus measures, it is worth considering the potential impact on the economy and on business of a rate change. …By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog6th Jul 2020VIDEO 4: Respond, Review, Restart, Repeat – Looking After Your TeamA video series from AAB featuring top tips on planning, operating and continuously adapting in the next normal and beyond.View more
Blog3rd Jul 2020Responding to Change in the Public and Third SectorThe impacts of “lockdown” to deal with COVID-19 have shone a light on how we go about our lives. Much of the illumination is humbling and uplifting; such as the reminder of the immense contribution of key workers and examples…By Andy ShawView more
Blog3rd Jul 2020COVID-19 Furlough Not Disqualifying for EMIA new clause in tax legislation has been introduced to assist individuals who may not be able to meet the working time requirements of EMI because of being furloughed due to COVID-19. Previously, the working time commitment required to be met while holding qualifying EMI share options. Failure to meet this…View more
Blog2nd Jul 2020COVID-19 is a “Reasonable Excuse”With critical staff being furloughed, many taxpayers falling ill or businesses having lack of access to key documents due to lockdown; it is not a surprise that COVID-19 is accepted by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as being a “reasonable excuse” for defaults by taxpayers. View more
Blog1st Jul 2020IR35 Reform – Full steam ahead for April 2021With less than a year until IR35 reform arrives in the private sector, companies must begin to think about dusting off those IR35 project plans and get to work in ensuring compliance before 6th April 2021. View more
Blog30th Jun 2020The Benefits of Cloud Accounting Software During COVID-19You may have come across mentions of Cloud Accounting before and maybe even looked into the different providers such as Xero or Quickbooks Online. However, it may have been something put to the back of your mind as a non-essential…By Brian McMurrayView more
Blog29th Jun 2020Energy Transition – Continuing to keep the lights onThe Scottish Government’s announcement on 12 June of a £62million support package to help deliver a net zero future was warmly welcomed across the Energy sector. Not only does this respond to and show real commitment and support to meeting Scotland’s ambitious climate change…View more
Blog25th Jun 2020VIDEO 3: Respond, Review, Restart, Repeat – Costs & BudgetingA video series from AAB featuring top tips on planning, operating and continuously adapting in the next normal and beyond.View more