By Julie Hamilton, Tax Manager As we approach the end of the year, employers are considering how they will recognise and reward their staff this Christmas. Be it a team night out or a gift, showing appreciation to your employees is an important gesture, and goes a...
What is next after a VAT visit and inspection? You may breathe a sigh of relief when HMRC completes a VAT compliance visit and no issues are identified. You might assume that if no assessment is raised by HMRC, the conclusion is that you are operating VAT correctly in...
This International Accounting Day, we are celebrating our profession, the contribution accountants make to society, and their importance in helping businesses, individuals, and large organisations to make informed and sensible financial decisions. Joining us is Jamie...
By Lisa Lappin, Restructuring and Insolvency Director Northern Ireland businesses have operated in a challenging economic environment for some time now. The combination of stubborn inflation, high interest rates and their impact on secure lending, a tight recruitment...
Inheritance tax (IHT) does seem to be a very polarising topic for many. Some agree that generational wealth should be taxed, while others would argue that the ‘nest egg’ has already suffered income tax during the deceased’s lifetime and why should it be taxed twice?...
By Ryan Connor, Senior Management Consultant Today’s economic challenges present a different set of symptoms in the third sector. The charity funding landscape was vastly altered in March 2023 when we transitioned from European Social Funding to the UK Shared...
