What will the NIC changes mean for SMEs?
The Government’s recent decision to increase national insurance contributions (known as NIC) by 1.25 per cent from April 2022 has come at a difficult time for SMEs, many of which […]
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R&D Tax relief FAQS
What is R&D tax relief? A corporation tax relief introduced back in 2000 to incentivise innovative UK businesses to invest in R&D and create advances in science and technology. What […]
How can you take back control of your business?
With the whirlwind of the last 18 months still at the front of everybody’s mind, the Government’s ever changing COVID-19 support packages and restrictions have been a direct influencer for […]
Rebuilding and future-proofing a stronger business
As they progress along the road to recovery, owner managers have the perfect opportunity to future-proof operating models and strengthen their business’ performance. Conducting a viability test, rather than reverting […]
9 ways your finance function can steer your business on the road to recovery
Does business growth drive the evolution of its finance function, or vice-versa? The evolution of a finance function from a basic compliance tool to an analytical machine (shaping decision-making and strategy) is key in driving the development, strength and resilience of a business. Most organisations begin life with rudimentary finance processes and then build […]
Hybrid working – how will it change when restrictions ease?
With the easing of pandemic restriction in England set to lift on 19th July, employers need to look at working arrangements for their employees. So, how to decide where employees […]
How to Brexit-proof your business?
With less than 2 months left to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, UK businesses are still largely in the dark about trading conditions from 1 January […]
Business interruption insurance claims – what steps should businesses be taking now
Paul Smethurst – Forensic Services PartnerDD: +44 (0)207 4651950Mobile: +44 (0)7971 544376 It is a truth universally acknowledged that at a time of significant economic downturn insureds will check the […]
The Cranston Review – where next?
Gavin Cunningham – Partner, Forensic Services Matt Haddow – Director, Forensic Services In December 2019, Sir Ross Cranston delivered his eagerly anticipated report into the heavily criticised “Customer Review” that […]
Protecting the golden egg (the SEZ) in uncertain times
Mike Ayres – Senior Manager It is fair to say that the economic outlook for the UK for the next few years is at best uncertain. With new trade agreements […]
So you’ve made a profit on Crypto – what can you do about the tax liability?
Will Sweeney – Tax Technical Specialist Cryptocurrency is a digital ‘token’, recorded using a ‘blockchain’ or distributed ledger infrastructure. These tokens can encode a whole range of user rights but […]
FCA Firms Capital Adequacy – Subordinated Loans
Mike Ayres – Senior Manager Many FCA firms are required to maintain a level of capital set out by the FCA Handbook. What is included in the ‘capital’ required to be held? […]
CASS – Statutory vs Non-Statutory Trust Bank Accounts
What is CASS? Mike Ayres – Senior Manager A mortgage or general insurance firm authorised to hold money on behalf of clients must apply the rules set out in CASS […]
CASS Client Money Rules and Implications
Mike Ayres – Senior Manager The CASS client money rules for investment business make up the largest section of the CASS Sourcebook. The following is a brief summary of what […]