Exam Successes

We have had several exam successes recently with Codi Brockley completing her level 3 AAT and Liz Artis and Razina Patel completing papers towards their ACA.  Adam Woodward has passed his final exam for his ACCA qualification with an impressive read more >

Some great ideas to help your grandchildren

There are a number of steps grandparents can take to help their grandchildren financially, argues Mark Sheen. In fact, they may be in a stronger position in this respect than the children’s parents. Everyone wants to do the very best they read more >

Food Bank Dash

On Wednesday, Debbie Worthington and her colleagues at Santander took part in a Food Bank Dash, collecting food and supplies from local businesses to donate to Urban Outreach Bolton.  Barbara handed over donations our staff have kindly brought in over read more >

Tax relief for innovative corporate businesses

Kirsty Richardson reminds company directors to consider whether they are eligible for the R&D Tax Reliefs. Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is a company tax relief which applies to all UK companies and can either reduce a company’s tax read more >

AISMA – Summer Doctor Newsline

Please click here to access the Summer 2016 edition of AISMA Doctor Newsline, the newsletter for GPs and practice managers published by our membership organisation, the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants. Fraud in the practice – and how to read more >

Invest some time to understand tax changes

Mark Sheen examines recent changes to the treatment of investment income “I have investment income. I am aware things have changed. I am just not sure what has changed and how it affects me…” Tax legislation is increasingly complex and read more >

Are we ready for tax to go digital?

A digital tax revolution is on its way, writes Emma Woods. But what will the impact be on small businesses? The way in which everyone files tax returns is set to change dramatically and it’s going to have a massive impact read more >

A significant change to company registration

Emma Woods examines the recent requirement for UK companies to keep a Register of People with Significant Control… Under new rules, which came into effect on 6 April 2016, companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) must now compile and keep an read more >

A great night of entertainment with clients at the theatre

Click here for more pictures from our evening out at the Octagon theatre’s production of Singin’ in the Rain. The fabulous yellow Barlow Andrews brollies were supplied by our client, Umbrellaworld.

Mark Sheen – giving back to the community by raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Please click here to read the full article on how Barlow Andrews partner Mark Sheen helped to raise money for charity.