by Lisa Dickson | Mar 12, 2020 | Compliance
Biggest spending spree in 28 years “Getting it done” is the soundbite Chancellor Rishi Sunak clearly wanted us to take away from his debut Budget speech, but “giving it away” might be more accurate. The Government’s substantial majority gave Sunak carte blanche...
by Lisa Dickson | Nov 25, 2019 | Compliance
Steps to shield your firm from fraud and fraudulent activity. Fraud costs the UK around £190 billion a year, with businesses bearing almost three quarters – £140bn – of those losses. This worrying picture is backed up by the 2019 Fraudscape report compiled by...
by Lisa Dickson | Aug 9, 2019 | Compliance, HMRC and tax
And upcoming changes for reverse charge VAT. Few sectors have such an impact in the UK as the construction industry. It not only provides the fabric of our nation – the places where we live and work – but also underpins our entire economy. In 2017, construction...
by Lisa Dickson | Dec 28, 2018 | Compliance
How to plan and make a legally valid will. Most people don’t like to think about their own mortality, but planning for the future is important to ensure your property, money and possessions are distributed the way you intend. Writing a legally valid will is an...
by Lisa Dickson | Apr 20, 2018 | Compliance
What to expect from incorporating your business. With a new tax year almost upon us, many sole traders will be reviewing their business structure and considering whether it’s worth switching to a limited company. There’s no denying that incorporating a business proved...
by Lisa Dickson | Dec 13, 2017 | Compliance, Small Business Accounts
Audits may be a thing of the past, but certain annual reports still apply. If you’re a business owner, you may be familiar with the process of submitting your accounts for official inspection by an independent body. This is known as an audit. You may also breathe a...
