Just a few days short of the third anniversary of the first Covid lockdown, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt rose to the Despatch Box to deliver the first full Budget to have taken place in 504 days and the first unaffected by the immediate impact of the pandemic since October 2018.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis have created a challenging time for businesses, and as various industries evaluate their cash-flow situation, many employers are still making difficult decisions concerning their staff. Unfortunately, for some businesses, redundancy may be the only option. Even the most diligent employer can get caught out by redundancy

A forensic accountant is a valuable connection to have in your arsenal. However, why is it essential for you to have access to forensic accounting? You want a trusted professional who delves deep into the inner-financial workings of a business and gathers impartial unbiased evidence. A forensic accountant can help to uncover the truth and

Why do I need a business plan? Your business plan delivers the goals to work towards, helps you identify potential pitfalls, gives insight into your competitors and highlights possible opportunities. A great business plan should include a concept, strategy, executive summary, market analysis, competitor analysis, the company's financials and a clear action plan. What is

With the end of the tax year fast approaching (5 April), you should assess your current tax situation and utilise the reliefs and allowances available. Here are a few tax quick wins you can consider to help reduce your liabilities now and in the future: Inheritance Tax (IHT) Each tax year, individuals can give away

In August 2013, Daniel Proctor interviewed for Wilder Coe’s audit trainee programme after being introduced through the HAT Group. Now, nearly a decade later, Daniel has returned to where it all began as our newest Audit Manager.  After graduating from the University of Surrey with a first-class degree in Economics, the appeal of accountancy and