Understanding the New UK Company Size Thresholds for 2025/26

Significant changes are coming to UK company reporting requirements following the publication of The Companies (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024. These changes, effective for financial years beginning on or after 6 April 2025, bring important updates to company size thresholds and reporting obligations. Key Changes to Size Thresholds The new regulations […]

The Emerging Role of AI in Audit

The role of AI in audit is rapidly evolving and transforming the profession, with a wide range of applications that promise to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and depth of audits. Below, we take a look at the emerging role of AI in the audit process. Automating Repetitive Tasks Enhanced Risk Assessment Fraud Detection and Anomaly […]

Proposed Increases in Company Size Thresholds for UK Audits

As the United Kingdom is no longer within the European Union the government is not tied into the maximum EU thresholds. The Government announced on 18th March 2024 the proposal to increase these thresholds.  These proposed changes are part of the ongoing reforms aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […]

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 […]

How a Statutory Audit Can Fuel Business Growth

In the business landscape, statutory audits often carry the weight of compliance, but beneath the surface lies a potent driver of growth. Let’s explore how a thorough statutory audit goes beyond mere regulatory adherence to positively impact financial health, operational efficiency, and long-term prosperity. 1. Financial Health Turbocharged: Far from a routine exercise, a statutory […]

Audit 2.0: The Digital Revolution in Statutory Audits

In the realm of finance, a seismic shift is occurring as auditors move from manual processes to a tech-driven future known as Audit 2.0. At its core is the infusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, transforming how audits are conducted and the insights they yield. The Tech Leap Gone are the days of […]

Statutory Audits: Unleashing Strategic Advantages for Excellence

In today’s dynamic business landscape, statutory audits have transcended their traditional role as mere compliance measures, emerging as pivotal instruments that catalyse success on multiple fronts. Delving deeper into how organisations harness the power of audit insights unveils a realm where efficiency, strategic decision-making, and stakeholder trust converge to propel businesses towards unparalleled achievements. Expanding […]

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At NR Barton we understand the importance of trust and through our integrity we make sure this underpins absolutely everything we do.

We like to do the best for our clients and this isn’t always easy. We aren’t afraid to use our integrity to confront difficult situations. We firmly believe that acting with our utmost integrity those difficult conversations will help to build our trust with our clients. Sometimes the difficult option is the best.

It is also our integrity that has helped us to build a strong local relationship in our market place and the thrive as a business for the last seventy years.

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