Author Archives: Eliza Burke

Recent announcements on the GOV.UK website have confirmed that the proposed requirement for small companies to file a profit and loss account at Companies House has been delayed. The original plan, which formed part of wider reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, would have required small and micro entities to place […]

Keeping control of cash flow remains one of the most important disciplines for any business. Profit on paper does not always translate into cash in the bank, and many otherwise successful businesses run into difficulty simply because cash is not managed closely enough. Below is a simple check list of actions that can be implemented […]

Review your options to improve management information Many businesses invest in accounting software primarily to meet compliance obligations such as VAT returns, payroll submissions and year end reporting. However, modern accounting systems are capable of delivering far more value than simply producing statutory figures. If your software is only being used to record historic transactions, […]

The start of a new tax year is an ideal time to take stock of your financial position and consider practical steps that could improve tax efficiency, strengthen cash flow and reduce future surprises. Many opportunities are time sensitive, so early planning can make a measurable difference.   Below are ten practical “resolutions”  to consider […]

Companies House has recently confirmed that a software issue affecting its WebFiling service was identified on 13 March 2026. While the issue has now been resolved, it has raised understandable concerns around the integrity of company records. The fault meant that, in certain limited circumstances, a user who was already logged into the system could […]

Businesses planning to upgrade or purchase new PCs may need to allow extra time for orders over the coming months. We’ve received updates from our partners at HP highlighting that ongoing global shortages of key components, including DRAM, NAND memory and SSD storage, continue to impact PC manufacturing and availability worldwide. As a result, lead […]

With the end of the tax year approaching on 5 April 2026, there is still time for individuals and business owners to review their affairs and take advantage of any remaining tax planning opportunities. Acting before the year end can help ensure that available reliefs and allowances are not lost. Review Your Personal Allowances One […]

Recent government announcements have confirmed changes to the way certain employee expenses will be treated for tax purposes. These changes affect the long standing homeworking tax relief and also introduce new opportunities for employers to reimburse some common employee expenses without a tax charge. Employers and employees should review these changes carefully as they may […]

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is one of the most significant changes to personal tax reporting in recent years. Although the new rules take effect from April 2026, many self-employed individuals and landlords will need to register before 5 April 2026, making early preparation essential. Who will be affected MTD for Income Tax will […]