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Steve Collings explains all you need to know about related party disclosures for small firms. The Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102, applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, outlines the presentation and disclosure requirements for small companies in Section…
Why you need more than just social media Nick Lewis explains that while marketing your firm through social media is vital, you must utilise more traditional methods, too As a social media marketer my biggest frustration is sometimes not being…
Why strike off? Debbie Cockerton explains the ins and outs of striking off applications At DCA Business Recovery we have seen a rise in the amount of striking off applications made by directors and instigated by Companies House over the…
Respect’s all we need Just because things have always been that way in the workplace doesn’t mean they can’t change, says Elaine Clark Having recently hosted a series of round table discussions for Women In Accountancy it was interesting, if…
Let’s be positive: MTD will be happening In part four of his series of articles on the Making Tax Digital pilot scheme, Darren Powell relates his frustration at the glitches stopping him from making any further submissions Although there have…
Giving youth its head If you want to keep them, it’s important you make sure your younger members of staff feel valued and involved We recently spoke to a client who expressed concern about the struggle they have in attracting…
Getting closure Henry Catchpole has some advice on how to ensure clients comply with UK law when dissolving a company No business will last forever, and the reality is that most companies last less than five years. In 2018 alone…
Steve Pipe explains why accounts are fundamentally flawed, and what you can do about it Over the past 20 years I have surveyed thousands of accountancy firms and found that at least 73% of their partners (the people who make…
Welcome to Contractor Corner, the series written specifically by Qdos Contractor for accountants with clients who are contractors Tribunal case highlights flaws in HMRC’s argument A Tribunal case concluded 18 months earlier has recently been made public. The case involved…
MTD really is here to stay – although the form it will eventually take is still largely unknown, says Ian Vickers. First of all, let us be clear – Making Tax Digital (MTD) will happen in one form or another.…