The new world of trust has real rewards

Chris Harland sees his relationship with clients changing over time. Here, he outlines the way in which technology and face-to-face discussion can make a difference beyond the numbers. In recent years, new software has made it very easy for clients read more >

Online support that helps charities tackle fraud

Cyber fraud is sadly on the increase and it’s an issue charitable trustees simply can’t afford to ignore. In fact, the government estimates that 70% of all fraud is now committed online.  These scams can be complex and difficult to read more >

10 questions that help trustees prevent fraud

Fraud is a serious problem and isn’t just an issue for commercial organisations.  In fact, evidence suggests that charities are being targeted more than ever, because they are perceived by fraudsters to be more vulnerable. They are often cash-rich and read more >

Budget Newsletter-Autumn 2018

A summary of this year’s Autumn Budget is now available on our website. Please click here to view. The Government reserves the right to make changes to fiscal policy at the Spring Statement if the economic circumstances require it. With read more >

Becky Lloyd and Monica Fatania

Congratulations to Becky and Monica who have both had exam successes in the last week. Becky has passed a further two papers at the Professional stage of ACA, taking her to 4 out of 6 at that level. Monica has read more >

Promotions

We are very pleased to announce that our Adam Woodward has been promoted to the role of Audit Manager.

AISMA DOCTOR NEWSLINE – October 2018

I am pleased to introduce you to the Autumn 2018 edition of AISMA Doctor Newsline, the newsletter for GPs and practice managers published by our membership organisation, the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants. Please click here to access your read more >

Are spouses’ wages fully deductible?

HMRC have recently won a tax tribunal case where they were seeking to challenge the deduction for a wife’s wages in arriving at the profits of her husband’s business. The judge agreed with HMRC that the amount allowed as a read more >

Your shares are worthless? Things may not be as bad as you thought.

It’s a nightmare scenario. You’ve invested in a company and then discover that it has collapsed and that its shares have become worthless. Imagine, for example, owning a slice of Carillion – which went from being one of the UK’s read more >

The help on hand from your accountant

Your accountant can help you in a number of different ways, argues Paul Burton. Here, he lists five of the most important contributions they can make. What exactly is your accountant there for? Providing a sounding board for your business read more >