31 Aug 2017
Understanding the needs and requirements of your clients is crucial. However, accountants should consider offering their customers more than just the basics: going above and beyond to provide a truly unique service will help to cement working relationships with your clients, and demonstrate that you are on hand to offer advice and support whenever it is needed.
31 Jul 2017
Following months of uncertainty over Making Tax Digital (MTD), many in the accountancy profession will welcome the government’s announcement that the start date for MTD for Businesses (MTDfB) has, perhaps inevitably, been pushed back.
30 June 2017
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into effect on 25 May 2018, will impose new obligations on all organisations that collect, store and process individuals’ personal information.
26 May 2017
In light of the recent cyber ransomware attack, practices should ensure that their digital systems are adequately protected against the risk of destructive cyber-attacks and malware.
28 Apr 2017
The UK’s landmark decision to leave the European Union sent something of a shockwave through the country, and with the announcement of a snap general election, the current climate of uncertainty looks set to continue.
31 March 2017
From 6 April 2017, a new charge will apply to some employers – the Apprenticeship Levy. Although many employers will not pay the Levy, there will be significant changes to the taxpayer funding of apprenticeships for all employers. The changes are being introduced as the government wants to encourage the creation of three million apprenticeships in England by 2020.
21 February 2017
Recent months have seen significant changes to the UK tax landscape, with some measures having already come into effect, and Scottish tax devolution already fairly advanced.
As the devolutionary drive continues to gather pace, the tax system is set for further landmark changes over the coming months and years.
06 February 2017
In April 2015, search engine giant Google rolled out a landmark change to its search algorithm, meaning that quality, mobile-responsive websites are now placed at a significant advantage over non ‘mobile-friendly’ sites, when people search the internet.
23 January 2017
Marketing is a vital part of your business strategy. Your marketing plans should be regularly reviewed to ensure your brand is being represented in the best possible way. Even if you are not currently actively looking for new clients, you can work on marketing strategies focused on improving your reputation, increasing your offering for current clients, relationship building, and making sure your company is being appropriately represented in the digital age.
03 January 2017
The announcement of ‘anti-avoidance’ measures for the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) to tackle abuse could create complexity for some businesses, or for you as their agent.