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Blog16th Oct 2019

A new lease of life for lease accounting under IFRS 16

Whilst I was flying down to London this morning I wondered if the aeroplane was on the balance sheet yet? Prior to the introduction of IFRS 16 airlines by leasing their planes meant that the plane as well as its related lease liability was an off-balance sheet item. 

Blog15th Oct 2019

Key Areas to Consider Before Selling Your Business

Selling a business is a topic of much debate and discussion but despite this, it is rarely planned with serious consideration typically only crystallising then an approach is made, market factors change, the owners near retirement age or perhaps have…

Blog14th Oct 2019

Insolvency – what are the implications for directors?

We are living in uncertain times and the current financial climate, alongside the turmoil in British politics caused by Brexit, is making it harder and harder for businesses to survive, as shown by the recent high-profile insolvencies of Thomas Cook; Debenhams and Jamie’s Italian.   It…

Blog10th Oct 2019

NHS Pensions – Increased Flexibility Required?

The maximum allowable pension contribution, or ‘Annual Allowance’ that an individual can make to any pension is £40,000 per tax year. If contributions exceed this limit, HMRC will seek to charge tax at the individuals highest tax rate on the…

Blog9th Oct 2019

Creating a Positive Mental Health Culture in the Workplace

World Mental Health Day on October 10th celebrates a global effort to address mental health and promotes openness and discussion about this increasingly prevalent topic. However, despite the high-profile focus and increased awareness of mental health over the last few…

By Louise McCosh

Blog3rd Oct 2019

IR35 Off Payroll Working – Lesson to be learned from the public sector changes & HMRC ‘nudge’ letters

Unless you have been hiding under a rock you will be aware that back in July HMRC issued draft legislation on their proposed changes to the current IR35 Off Payroll Working rules in the Private Sector from April 2020, bringing…

By Adam Flight

Blog23rd Sep 2019

Scottish Rates of Income Tax – “A More Progressive Tax System or a Tax Divide…”?

Since the historic introduction of Scottish Rates of Income Tax (“SRIT”) in April 2017, Scottish taxpayers have been subject to alternative levels of Income Tax on non-savings and non-dividend (“NSND”) income than those applied in the rest of the UK.…

By Lyndsey Russell

Blog20th Sep 2019

Key Changes Bring Good News for R&D Tax Relief Claimants

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has acknowledged the significant delays in processing times of Research & Development (R&D) Tax Relief claims and are taking steps to improve the turnaround time.

Blog16th Sep 2019

The role of a Financial Planner

Our clients have worked hard to build their wealth, and know where they wish to go. Yet, how do they get there?

Blog12th Sep 2019

Funding A Growing Food & Drink Business

Fundraising for start-ups or early stage companies has always been a challenging task as anyone who has seen the plucky contestants enter the Dragons’ Den on the hit television programme can agree. However, with a high number of food and…

By Derek Mair

Blog10th Sep 2019

Employee Self-Service – Time to take the Leap?

HR and Payroll have come a long way in recent years. But go into many payroll offices, and you’ll still find the team processing data in the same way they always have. It is hard to believe that as we…

Blog9th Sep 2019

VIDEO: Merger & Acquisition Activity in the North Sea

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the North Sea has picked up again after a slow-down in the wake of the oil price crash. Private equity has penetrated the market and provided the catalyst for multiple deals to be done.