Auto Enrolment & Workplace Pensions
A few years ago employers simply had to provide access to a “Stakeholder Pension scheme” but with no requirement to pay in any contributions - it was no surprise that this was not very effective. The...
View ArticleAppointing Non-Executive Directors
It’s well known that most large corporates and private equity backed companies use non-executive directors (NEDs) and third party business advisors, and senior business people understand the benefits...
View ArticleProperty Taxes: New UK Policies
The UK Government has introduced several new property tax policies in recent months which may affect you if you are planning to buy, let or sell property in the UK. Some have interpreted these changes...
View ArticleGoringe Accountants Hires Client Manager
Theale- and Paddington-based practice, Goringe Accountants, is continuing its expansion with the appointment of a new Client Manager, Martyn Oosterveld, ACA ACMA. Martyn grew up, trained and qualified...
View ArticleVenus Awards: Professional Of The Year
Our very own Goringe Accountants Managing Director, Nicky Larkin wins Professional Of The Year Award at the NatWest Thames Valley Venus Awards 2017. Winners of the first ever NatWest Thames Valley...
View ArticleNational Professional Of The Year 2017
Goringe Accountants Managing Director, Nicky Goringe Larkin, wins Professional Of The Year, at the Venus Awards National Finals. This follows on from Nicky winning the recent regional Thames Valley...
View ArticleGuide To Adding Equity Partners
As an entrepreneur you start and manage your businesses, but as it grows you may require a partner to continue the growth or to introduce another dynamic to the business. The personnel market is...
View ArticleMergers And Acquisitions Earn-Outs
Earn-out is that part of purchase price that buyers agree to pay to sellers in future based on future performance of the business. It can be linked to profitability or turnover or other parameters...
View ArticleOption To Tax (OTT)
This blog seeks to answer a few of the more common questions asked about the OTT. It does not cover the exclusions from the OTT or the anti-avoidance rules. Since 2008 the VAT Act has not referred to...
View ArticleBest digital tax software for your business
Making Tax Digital So what’s the right digital tax software for your business? Below are some handy guidlines to help you make your decison. Digital Tax Software In the last Spring statement the...
View ArticleOutsourcing your finance department
An interview with David Hancock, founder of Rhyme & Reason Following the recent expansion of our outsourcing team with three new hires, our Managing Director, Nicky Goringe Larkin speaks to David...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Xero
Even though Xero commands such a large market share all over the world, like every other software, it has its own strengths and limitations. To give you an insight into what it can offer to your...
View ArticleCloud Accounting Software Add-Ons
Cloud accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero have saved many businesses a lot of time and money but it still isn’t enough. Business demands continue to increase and if accountants want...
View ArticleSage Vs QuickBooks – which is better?
Back in 2012 we wrote a very popular article comparing Sage Vs Quickbooks. Now in 2019, we thought it was about time for a fresh comparision, to help you decide which is better for your business. Sage...
View ArticleAccounts Advice for SMEs
Back in 2012 we wrote an article on abbreviated accounts and helping Limited Companies submit required reports to Companies House and HMRC. We thought we would revisit this topic afresh for 2019. If...
View ArticleQuickBooks Pros and Cons
Bookkeeping is an essential part of running any business, however the choice of how you do this is yours; you can hire an accountant or bookkeeper, delegate the job to an employee or keep the books...
View ArticleXero Vs QuickBooks, which is better?
It’s no hardship finding a cloud-based accounting software for your business, there is an overwhelming number of options on the market. The problem comes when it’s time to choose the one that you want....
View ArticleSage Business Cloud Accounting Pros and Cons
To give you an insight into what it can offer to your business, here are the pros and cons of Sage Business Cloud Accounting. As you explore different accounting software options on the market, there’s...
View ArticleTop 10 tips for staying healthy in lockdown
Although the lockdown measures for COVID-19 are starting to ease, it’s quite clear that the transition to the ‘new normal’ is going to be painfully gradual. With the government still urging...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Self employed help
Coronavirus support: what help are self-employed people and small limited companies entitled to? The coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live and at the time of writing this (May...
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