Preparing for the Unexpected: Enhance Risk Management
In today’s dynamic business environment, uncertainties are unavoidable. However, statutory audits, once seen as routine, have evolved into powerful tools for businesses to bolster their risk management strategies. This exploration delves into how statutory audits significantly enhance risk management, providing companies with resilience and strategic foresight to navigate the unpredictable. 1. Identifying Risks: Statutory audits […]
Identifying Inefficiencies and Boosting Productivity
Identifying inefficiencies and devising strategies to enhance operational efficiency are crucial elements for achieving business success. This article offers practical insights into spotting inefficiencies within your business operations and demonstrates how to effectively utilise apps to streamline processes, ultimately enhancing productivity and efficiency. Identifying Inefficiencies: Areas for Examination Workflow Bottlenecks: Pinpoint areas where tasks slow […]
Navigating the Maze: A Comprehensive Guide to Statutory Audits for Businesses
In the dynamic world of business, statutory audits have evolved from mere compliance obligations into invaluable tools for financial transparency, risk mitigation, and strategic decision-making. For companies preparing to embark on the statutory audit journey, understanding the process is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we break down the maze of statutory audits, providing a roadmap […]
Companies House Revamp in the Coming Years
Transition to Software-Only Filing The enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act in late 2023 signals a significant overhaul of Companies House reporting procedures. A notable change dictates a shift towards software-only filing, accompanied by comprehensive tagging of financial data in iXBRL format. Although the timeline for this digital transition is still pending […]
Reduction to Employee National Insurance
Most employees will pay less in national insurance from 6 January 2024. National insurance contributions will be cut from 12% to 10%, on earnings of between £12,570 and £50,270 a year. This means that employees will start benefitting from the reduction in the first pay of the New Year. This legislation change will be updated within your […]
Juggling Christmas Festivities and the Self-Assessment Tax Return Deadline
As the festive season draws near, the excitement of Christmas is palpable across the country, particularly here in Wigan. With the streets of Standish bedecked in twinkling lights, the scent of spiced mulled wine wafting through the air in Scholes, and the melodies of carols echoing in bustling market squares of the town centre, it’s […]
Has having an electric company car just got even better?
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have now confirmed the position for employees being reimbursed by their employer in relation to home electricity costs. There was always some confusion as to whether this would trigger a Benefit in Kind (BIK). However, HMRC have now made the treatment clearer, and its good news for the employee (if […]
NRB Accounts – providing quality services
Here at NRB we offer a comprehensive accountancy service which is tailored to the specific needs of your business. We cater for all types of businesses such as: We ensure that your business’ accounts meets all its compliance requirements with both Companies House and HMRC and in doing so remove the admin burden and allow […]
Self Assessment Threshold Change
From the tax year 2023 to 2024 onwards, the self assessment threshold for individuals taxed through PAYE only, will change from £100,000 to £150,000. The affected individuals do not need to do anything for the tax year 2022 to 2023 as the tax return threshold remains at £100,000. However, they will receive an exit letter […]
Research and Development (R&D) Updates
How HMRC are tightening up on Research & Development claims HMRC are tightening up on the Research & Development (R&D) claims process in order to tackle errors and suspected abuse of the regime. They have therefore introduced what they feel will be a more robust process to enable them to monitor the whole claims process […]
