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Despite the UK entering its first recession in over a decade, the buy-to-let market has remained relatively stable. In fact, with house prices falling and tenant demand on the rise, it could be an opportune time to invest. However, for...

With no sign that the pandemic is going away, statutory auditors have been forced to rethink the way that they carry out their work so that they can protect their staff and the client while still producing a high-quality piece of...

Over the years there have been numerous high-profile frauds perpetrated by management across the world. Those infamous ones in the UK are: BCCI; Barings; and Equitable Life. Wirecard’s recent failure in Germany has highlighted once again:...

Dilapidation provisions are the liabilities to put back a property at the end of the lease into the same condition it was when you commenced the lease. Therefore, any change in the condition of a property during the lease my creates a...

Britain has long been recognised as a world-leader in science and technology, and some of the biggest breakthroughs of the past 50 years have their roots here in the UK. Major advances, such as the jet engine, DNA profiling and the World Wide...

Over the past few years, landlords have been hit with a host of new regulations. Changes to mortgage tax relief and an increase in stamp duty have seen profits from buy-to-let properties dwindle, causing some landlords to sell up and quit the...

Coronavirus: The Latest Government Support & Advice for UK Businesses Coronavirus (Covid-19) is sweeping the globe, causing countless deaths and impeding the day-to-day lives of millions of people. Along with the devastating human cost,...

I am asked this question every week. The answer is not so simple since the term “audit” is often used generically to mean a number of things. Do you mean: Prepare accounts; or Have the independent accountant carry out a review and...

Benefits in Kind: What Are the Most Popular Benefits and Which Are the Most Tax Efficient? People are at the heart of every successful enterprise, and if you’re running your own business you’ll understand just how important it is to ensure...

How Have Recent Regulatory Changes Affected the Buy-To-Let Property Market? In 2016, landlords in the UK suffered a blow when George Osborne introduced sweeping changes to the buy-to-let property market. Plans to increase stamp duty and...

How Much Can I Contribute to My Pension and What Happens If I Exceed My Allowances? With people living longer, healthier lives, planning for your future is more important than ever. Making regular contributions to your pension fund will help...

So how does this coronavirus impact a financial audit? There are number of touch points which are outlined below: 1) Operating in China - If your company operates in China or relies upon staff visiting China then the Coronavirus is likely to...