Forensic accounting is a specific branch of accountancy which deals in financial legalities. Whereas a standard accountant will work with taxes and expenses, forensic accountants often focus on fraud, financial crimes and conflict between parties. Accountants who specialise in this area are often needed in order to make sense of a complex financial system. Whether… Read more…

Business owners and particularly those who employ staff, have many responsibilities to fulfil. Whether that be health and safety, duty of care, human resources, or in this case, the correct way in which to pay their employees and report this to HMRC. The process may seem complicated at first but thanks to tools such as… Read more…

Learning of an upcoming tax inspection is enough to strike fear in the heart of any business owner. Whilst some investigations are triggered at random, as a way for HMRC to ensure good practices, The vast majority happen due to some sort of discrepancy that is noticed within your tax return. Of course, it’s easy… Read more…

The decision to sell a business can be life changing. In many cases, company owners will have dedicated countless hours and invested large amounts of money in the hope of creating a successful business. Therefore, letting go and moving on can be difficult but it can also offer many benefits. The important thing is to… Read more…

One of the side effects of modern society is an increase in people feeling lonely. As we move many of our daily activities online, whether it’s shopping, learning or social media, many people are feeling left behind. Loneliness was already a concerning issue before the rise of Covid-19 but the pandemic has only made things… Read more…

Whether you’re a Christmas fanatic or a bit of a Grinch, we can all agree that the festive time of year can be stressful. Whilst many will be frantically hitting the high street for those last-minute presents, businesses also have to deal with their fair share of issues. For example, for some companies, Christmas is… Read more…

As we enter the last quarter of 2021, many companies will be beginning to think about performance reviews. During normal times, performance reviews are often maligned for being time-consuming, uncomfortable and sometimes counterproductive. However, things are even more complicated due to the pandemic and the effects of lockdowns and social distancing. Therefore, how should managers… Read more…

Starting your own business can be incredibly rewarding but also extremely difficult. However, what happens if you start a company with your spouse?  The well-known adage says “never mix business and pleasure” but could there be benefits to working with your loved one. The truth is somewhere in the middle. This type of team up… Read more…

Managing payroll is an essential part of business but it can require a substantial investment of time, money and effort. Therefore, some companies are attempting to get around this by outsourcing their payroll services to dedicated vendors. This idea is particularly relevant post-lockdown as many businesses are struggling financially and facing a reduced workforce. When… Read more…

Those who work in business know just how much time is taken up by reading and replying to emails. Due to the pandemic and so many people working from home over the past year, there are even more emails being sent. With this in mind, the topic of email etiquette has never been more relevant.… Read more…