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The temporary reduced VAT rate during the Covid-19 pandemic – did you apply it correctly?
What’s the issue? If you applied the temporary reduced VAT rate during the Covid-19 pandemic, were you correct to do so? If not, your business may have underdeclared output tax and you may be at risk of receiving VAT assessments, interest and penalties. What can go...
Family-friendly employment policies compete with salary on candidate wish lists
By Brian Lenehan, HR Consultant Parental leave and family support policies have become a prominent part of talent attraction and retention, and highly competitive in terms of best practice. In 2019, 65% of workers surveyed said they prioritise work-life balance over...
The Benefits of Individual Voluntary Arrangements
Restructuring and Insolvency Manager Claire Mateer discusses the benefits of IVAs amid news of harmful ‘debt help’ advertisements. This week, a BBC investigation uncovered allegations of IVA misuse by debt recovery and ‘debt help’ services. In recent months, several...
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The temporary reduced VAT rate during the Covid-19 pandemic – did you apply it correctly?
What’s the issue? If you applied the temporary reduced VAT rate during the Covid-19 pandemic, were you correct to do so? If not, your business may have underdeclared output tax and you may be at risk of receiving VAT assessments, interest and penalties. What can go...
Family-friendly employment policies compete with salary on candidate wish lists
By Brian Lenehan, HR Consultant Parental leave and family support policies have become a prominent part of talent attraction and retention, and highly competitive in terms of best practice. In 2019, 65% of workers surveyed said they prioritise work-life balance over...
The Benefits of Individual Voluntary Arrangements
Restructuring and Insolvency Manager Claire Mateer discusses the benefits of IVAs amid news of harmful ‘debt help’ advertisements. This week, a BBC investigation uncovered allegations of IVA misuse by debt recovery and ‘debt help’ services. In recent months, several...
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