How accountants can guide SMEs towards sustainable funding
CSR

How accountants can guide SMEs towards sustainable funding

3m Accountancy Age , Reporters

How accountants can guide SMEs towards sustainable...

SMEs don’t always have the time and resources to create strategies, but accountants can direct them to products which do take net-zero into account Re...

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IAASB introduces new auditing standard for SMEs
Audit

IAASB introduces new auditing standard for SMEs

4m Accountancy Age , Reporters

IAASB introduces new auditing standard for SMEs

Traditionally, smaller businesses have had to navigate auditing standards designed for larger, more complex entities. This new standard offers a more ...

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Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs
Business

Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs

7m Greg Noble

Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs

90% of businesses lack clarity on how to play their part in the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target Read More...

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Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study finds
Business

Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study finds

11m Sam Alberti

Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study fin...

'The scheme needs to be set out in a better way than the government is proposing' Read More...

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SMEs to ‘feel the pinch’ of UK interest rate rise, warn FSB, Azets
Business

SMEs to ‘feel the pinch’ of UK interest rate rise, warn FSB, Azets

1y Sam Alberti

SMEs to ‘feel the pinch’ of UK interest rate rise,...

The Bank of England has risen interest rates for the 10th consecutive time Read More...

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SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts say
Business

SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts say

1y Sam Alberti

SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts...

The attempt to reduce bogus claims has been described as a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ Read More...

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Autumn Statement 2022: R&D relief for SMEs slashed
Budget

Autumn Statement 2022: R&D relief for SMEs slashed

1y Sam Alberti

Autumn Statement 2022: R&D relief for SMEs slashed

The changes come amid “concerning” reports of abuse and fraud in R&D tax relief for SMEs, according to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Read More...

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Accountants critical to defending SMEs against late payments
Business

Accountants critical to defending SMEs against late payments

1y Sam Alberti

Accountants critical to defending SMEs against lat...

Late payments are costing small businesses £684m per year, research shows Read More...

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Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integration for SMEs
Technology

Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integration for SMEs

1y Sam Alberti

Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integrati...

The move will “simplify and automate” workflows for small businesses Read More...

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SMEs ‘sleepwalking into train crash’ as UK insolvencies soar
Business

SMEs ‘sleepwalking into train crash’ as UK insolvencies soar

1y Sam Alberti

SMEs ‘sleepwalking into train crash’ as UK insolve...

The true impact of the crisis is yet to be felt, one expert said Read More...

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Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigating energy crisis for SMEs
Business

Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigating energy crisis for SMEs

2y Rob Griffin

Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigatin...

Advisory firms will play a pivotal role in supporting SMEs prepare for the rapid rise in energy prices forecast this year Read More...

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ISSB must consider “burden” of complex standards for SMEs
ESG

ISSB must consider “burden” of complex standards for SMEs

2y Sam Alberti

ISSB must consider “burden” of complex standards f...

The ISSB’s two exposure drafts must be revised to ensure accessibility and comparability, experts say Read More...

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SMEs can “extend runway” with R&D regime changes
R&D

SMEs can “extend runway” with R&D regime changes

2y Sam Alberti

SMEs can “extend runway” with R&D regime changes

Proposed reforms to the UK’s R&D tax regime could see a clamp down on “opportunistic advisers” Read More...

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Companies House reform will increase “red tape” for SMEs
Business

Companies House reform will increase “red tape” for SMEs

2y Sam Alberti

Companies House reform will increase “red tape” fo...

Further compliance burdens and the prospect of increased costs are particularly untimely for small businesses, one expert said Read More...

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SMEs urged to choose MTD software wisely as April 2022 deadline fast approaches
MTD

SMEs urged to choose MTD software wisely as April 2022 deadline fast approa...

2y Maria Volpe

SMEs urged to choose MTD software wisely as April ...

Small businesses should review end-to-end VAT process to ensure it is fully compliant with the upcoming MTD for VAT rules Read More...

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MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs
MTD

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs

2y Sam Alberti

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather t...

Research has shown a widespread scepticism among small businesses in the UK Read More...

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Economic crime levy: Relief for SMEs
Business Regulation

Economic crime levy: Relief for SMEs

2y Institute of Financial Account...

Economic crime levy: Relief for SMEs

Revised plans and draft legislation suggest that smaller businesses should be exempt Read More...

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SMEs hit by post-pandemic support withdrawal must “go back to basics”
Business Recovery

SMEs hit by post-pandemic support withdrawal must “go back to basics”

2y Cath Everett

SMEs hit by post-pandemic support withdrawal must ...

Having a clear plan and clean data to help optimise the use of scarce resources will be key for businesses Read More...

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SMEs can capitalise on “perfect storm” with salary sacrifice EV schemes
Green

SMEs can capitalise on “perfect storm” with salary sacrifice EV schemes

2y Sam Alberti

SMEs can capitalise on “perfect storm” with salary...

Both employer and employee will benefit from flexibility and cost-saving Read More...

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Webinar: Looking forward: How SMEs are focusing on the future of economic recovery and growth
Webinar

Webinar: Looking forward: How SMEs are focusing on the future of economic recovery and growth

13 May 2021
3y

Webinar: Looking forward: How SMEs are focusing on...

Overview Title: Looking forward: How SMEs are focusing on the future of economic recovery and growth Date: Thursday, May 13th, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM Bri...

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Brexit tax burdens on UK exports cause SMEs to re-assess operating models
Brexit

Brexit tax burdens on UK exports cause SMEs to re-assess operating models

3y Leanna Reeves

Brexit tax burdens on UK exports cause SMEs to re-...

SMEs seek to implement dual fulfilment hubs or new warehouse facilities Read More...

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SMEs need more breathing space, but fear of accumulated debt remains
Business

SMEs need more breathing space, but fear of accumulated debt remains

3y Leanna Reeves

SMEs need more breathing space, but fear of accumu...

Quantitative easing and extended government support are vital for SMEs’ survival, but repaying their debt remains a challenge Read More...

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Two-thirds of SMEs still don’t have a business plan
Business

Two-thirds of SMEs still don’t have a business plan

4y Tom Lemmon

Two-thirds of SMEs still don’t have a business pla...

Latest SME Recovery Tracker by ACCA UK and the CFN shows worrying disparity between corporates and SMEs in fight against pandemic Read More...

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How accountants can help SMEs on the road to financial recovery
Practice

How accountants can help SMEs on the road to financial recovery

4y Sponsored | Modulr

How accountants can help SMEs on the road to finan...

By Tom Kelly, account director and strategic lead for accountancy, Modulr Read More...

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UK SMEs face complicated recovery
Business

UK SMEs face complicated recovery

4y Shannon Moyer

UK SMEs face complicated recovery

Research highlights disparity between SMEs across the UK as they begin to emerge from lockdown Read More...

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38% of SMEs won’t survive into June, poll says
Business

38% of SMEs won’t survive into June, poll says

4y Tom Lemmon

38% of SMEs won’t survive into June, poll says

SMEs are continuing to suffer in lockdown as the UK economy grinds to a halt Read More...

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SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts
Coronavirus

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts

4y Shannon Moyer

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing ...

Data security experts warn accountants that phishing and hacking schemes are on the rise, putting firms at risk of GDPR fines and data breaches Read M...

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UK SMEs on brink of collapse despite CBILS
Business

UK SMEs on brink of collapse despite CBILS

4y Leanna Reeves

UK SMEs on brink of collapse despite CBILS

Lack of efficient government intervention for UK SMEs means businesses could be closing doors when entering the new financial year Read More...

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