Budget 2024: Why Employers Need to Consider Salary Exchange More than Ever
By Gustavo Fonseca, Husky Finance Labour’s 2024 Autumn Budget introduced major tax reforms to fund government spending and support wage increases. With an estimated £40 billion
Increase in Business Costs from April 1st
With thanks to Croner-i. For you and to let your clients know about the following increase in costs. From April 2025, the operational costs for businesses are increasing significan
Spring Statement and How it Will Affect Practitioners
Spring Statement Tax changes announced today are proposed to simplify tax administration to drive growth. The government has committed to announcing a package of measures to furthe
FRC’s SME Audit Market Study
Dear SPA member, Thank you for your help so far. It was noted by the FRC and we were invited to see them. I have noticed that when the FRC reports on the outcome of market stud
HMRC increases beneficial loan rate to 3.75%
With thanks to Sara White, Editor, Business & Accountancy Daily Directors and employees in receipt of loans from their companies and employers will have to pay a higher intere
Comments on Less Complex Entities Audit
Dear SPA Members, I am grateful to you for your comments on Less Complex Entities (small company) audit. I know many of you have given up audit and /or subcontracted it because of
Time to Streamline Auditing Standards
Happy New year to you and your family. Government is talking to regulators. I hope they are talking to FRC and professional bodies such as ICAEW. Audit should be high up the list.
FRC Audit and Less Complex Entities
Hi everyone, Seasons greetings to all of you and your family. Thank you for your support in 2024. Following the great response about audit and less complex entities, SPA was invit
An accountant’s guide to running December payroll for your clients
Planning your December payrolls? Get expert advice to support your clients from BrightHR… Christmas is a busy time of year bringing lots of unique payroll challenges to your desk
VAT Scam Alert
Beware of the following VAT scam currently circulating and please warn your clients not to respond. The give away is the email address that sent it. Our client contacted us upon