Five tips for good governance

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Five tips for good governance

The Charity Governance Code committee has set out several principles for charities in England and Wales. The Charity Commission states that “good governance is no longer an optional extra. It is essential to charities’ effectiveness and survival too.” As a charity trustee, you must be able to demonstrate that you take the principles seriously and can adapt, when necessary, the […]

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The Charity Governance Code committee has set out several principles for charities in England and Wales. The Charity Commission states that “good governance is no longer an optional extra. It is essential to charities’ effectiveness and survival too.” As a charity trustee, you must be able to demonstrate that you take the principles seriously and can adapt, when necessary, the

Pauline Hudd advising on HMRC closing the tax gap

Closing the Tax Gap

HMRC have published their 2022/2023 “Tax Gap” estimate, which is the difference between the amount of tax which should have been paid and what is actually paid. Although a factor, the tax gap is not solely down to avoidance. More commonly, people make a genuine error in calculating their taxes or rely on past information

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HMRC have published their 2022/2023 “Tax Gap” estimate, which is the difference between the amount of tax which should have been paid and what is actually paid. Although a factor, the tax gap is not solely down to avoidance. More commonly, people make a genuine error in calculating their taxes or rely on past information

Management buyouts – An alternative approach to exit and succession

When developing your business exit and succession strategy, you must consider all possible avenues, including those which might not seem so obvious. A management buyout (MBO) is one such approach that has gained traction for its flexibility and the ability to leave your business knowing that an experienced team is in place to run it.

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When developing your business exit and succession strategy, you must consider all possible avenues, including those which might not seem so obvious. A management buyout (MBO) is one such approach that has gained traction for its flexibility and the ability to leave your business knowing that an experienced team is in place to run it.

What the summer may mean for your business

Whether the hot weather lasts or not, summer is here to stay, bringing with it seasonal challenges and opportunities for business owners. You may think summer is business as usual, but many companies face disruption and delays due to: More people taking holiday than at other times The heat disrupting transport or the supply chain

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Whether the hot weather lasts or not, summer is here to stay, bringing with it seasonal challenges and opportunities for business owners. You may think summer is business as usual, but many companies face disruption and delays due to: More people taking holiday than at other times The heat disrupting transport or the supply chain

Total Income Tax and NI income hits new high

HM Treasury has taken £77.2 billion in Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) since April 2024 – signalling the effect of the freeze in the Personal Allowance and Income Tax bands and thresholds. Taxpayers have seen two landmark cuts to employee NI payments, falling from 12 per cent to 10 per cent after the 2023

Total Income Tax and NI income hits new high Read More »

HM Treasury has taken £77.2 billion in Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) since April 2024 – signalling the effect of the freeze in the Personal Allowance and Income Tax bands and thresholds. Taxpayers have seen two landmark cuts to employee NI payments, falling from 12 per cent to 10 per cent after the 2023

Invoice fraud becoming a significant problem

Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts. As fraudsters’ techniques become more sophisticated, businesses must understand their tactics and the potential impact on operations. Here are some common techniques used by fraudsters: Fake invoices: Fraudsters create counterfeit invoices that appear legitimate. They might

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Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts. As fraudsters’ techniques become more sophisticated, businesses must understand their tactics and the potential impact on operations. Here are some common techniques used by fraudsters: Fake invoices: Fraudsters create counterfeit invoices that appear legitimate. They might

Taxes on the rise: A certainty, not a possibility

The new UK Government has been formed. Despite the Labour Party’s campaign and pledges around keeping tax rises to a minimum, expert opinion suggests that future rises are inevitable. The inevitability of higher taxes For the foreseeable future, the freeze on most tax thresholds is likely to remain in place. The thresholds’ freeze means that

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The new UK Government has been formed. Despite the Labour Party’s campaign and pledges around keeping tax rises to a minimum, expert opinion suggests that future rises are inevitable. The inevitability of higher taxes For the foreseeable future, the freeze on most tax thresholds is likely to remain in place. The thresholds’ freeze means that

Inside the private equity boom

Private equity investment has been a significant force in the financial world for some time. However, the nature of private equity has changed considerably in the last few years and it’s worth knowing how this may affect your business. Background                              Traditionally, private equity involved investment firms raising funds from investors to acquire stakes in companies.

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Private equity investment has been a significant force in the financial world for some time. However, the nature of private equity has changed considerably in the last few years and it’s worth knowing how this may affect your business. Background                              Traditionally, private equity involved investment firms raising funds from investors to acquire stakes in companies.

Three great reasons to file your tax return early

We often find that clients begin to show signs of stress when the Self-Assessment tax return deadline approaches. This is just one of the reasons we recommend you file your return early, but there are numerous other benefits. Here are three key reasons to consider submitting your tax return sooner rather than later: Avoid last-minute

Three great reasons to file your tax return early Read More »

We often find that clients begin to show signs of stress when the Self-Assessment tax return deadline approaches. This is just one of the reasons we recommend you file your return early, but there are numerous other benefits. Here are three key reasons to consider submitting your tax return sooner rather than later: Avoid last-minute

The increase to Companies House fees: What you need to know

As of 1st May 2024, Companies House has implemented revised fees, marking a significant change in the cost structure for various services. This adjustment stems from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act, introducing measures that inevitably increase operational costs for Companies House. Understanding the impact The fee revisions encompass a range of services,

The increase to Companies House fees: What you need to know Read More »

As of 1st May 2024, Companies House has implemented revised fees, marking a significant change in the cost structure for various services. This adjustment stems from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act, introducing measures that inevitably increase operational costs for Companies House. Understanding the impact The fee revisions encompass a range of services,