ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

Accounting Firms ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

5m Greg Noble

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, s...

79% of businesses where the importance of ESG principles had increased between 2019 and 2023, reported that customer retention had improved Read More...

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Impact of interest rates on businesses will become more visible over the next year, say experts

Business Impact of interest rates on businesses will become more visible over the next year, say experts

6m Greg Noble

Impact of interest rates on businesses will become...

The Bank of England increased interest rates to 5.25% in August, the highest it has been in 15 years Read More...

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Government must make ‘concrete actions’ to support small businesses

Business Recovery Government must make ‘concrete actions’ to support small businesses

6m Greg Noble

Government must make ‘concrete actions’ to support...

Insolvency statistics in the UK for the second quarter of 2023 were the highest since 2009 with 83% of them relating to small businesses Read 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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Hint of future tax reductions welcomed but won’t quell uncertainty

Business Hint of future tax reductions welcomed but won’t quell uncertainty

10m Greg Noble

Hint of future tax reductions welcomed but won’t q...

The Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK economy shrank by 0.3% in March after the economy grew by 0.1% in the previous three months Re...

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Mid-tier advisory services see growth amid Big Four cuts

Accounting Firms Mid-tier advisory services see growth amid Big Four cuts

10m Greg Noble

Mid-tier advisory services see growth amid Big Fou...

Last month it was reported that Deloitte would be cutting approximately 1,200 jobs in the United States, making it the latest of the Big Four accounti...

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R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bogus claims, inquiry finds

R&D R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bogus claims, inquiry finds

1y Sam Alberti

R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bo...

An estimated £469m worth of R&D-related error fraud occurred in the 2021/22 financial year Read More...

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Azets UK CEO: ‘degree of hysteria’ around SME health outlook

Business Azets UK CEO: ‘degree of hysteria’ around SME health outlook

1y Sam Alberti

Azets UK CEO: ‘degree of hysteria’ around SME heal...

The pandemic may have “distorted” some economic data 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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‘Financial hygiene’ and cost control key to surviving the recession, advisors say

Business Recovery ‘Financial hygiene’ and cost control key to surviving the recession, advisors say

1y Rob Griffin

‘Financial hygiene’ and cost control key to surviv...

Advisory firms must offer a “more supportive” and holistic approach to clients amid the economic downturn Read More...

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Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in talent market, experts say

Accounting Firms Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in talent market, experts say

1y Rachel Gordon

Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in tal...

Benefits, apprenticeships, culture, and regional desirability are among the key factors, according to market participants 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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Rishi Sunak must ‘press the reset button’ on small business support

Budget Rishi Sunak must ‘press the reset button’ on small business support

1y Sam Alberti

Rishi Sunak must ‘press the reset button’ on small...

Independent workers have been hamstrung by a series of “tax-grabs”, one expert said 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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Why integrated thinking is an unmissable opportunity

ESG Why integrated thinking is an unmissable opportunity

1y Institute of Financial Accountants

Why integrated thinking is an unmissable opportuni...

As more SMEs are seeing the benefits of using integrated reporting, now is the time for accountants to leverage global developments to innovate their ...

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UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status with impending hike, study finds

Corporate Tax UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status with impending hike, study finds

2y Sam Alberti

UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status ...

The “dramatic” increase may spur similar action in other jurisdictions, according to one expert 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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Small accountancy firms must “fit in to survive” in digital climate

Technology Small accountancy firms must “fit in to survive” in digital climate

2y Sam Alberti

Small accountancy firms must “fit in to survive” i...

Outsourcing processes could be the key to substantial growth 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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EOTs “last resort” for businesses at risk of defaulting on bounce back loans

Business EOTs “last resort” for businesses at risk of defaulting on bounce back loans

3y Aoife Morgan

EOTs “last resort” for businesses at risk of defau...

Shift from BBL debt to equity could pose wider business implications 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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Lack of UK government support is “prolonging the agony”

Coronavirus Lack of UK government support is “prolonging the agony”

3y Leanna Reeves

Lack of UK government support is “prolonging the a...

SMEs remain resilient, but further government support could be crucial 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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Budget 2020: Sticking a plaster on businesses

Budget Budget 2020: Sticking a plaster on businesses

4y Leanna Reeves

Budget 2020: Sticking a plaster on businesses

Chancellor Rishi Sunak promises surge in R&D investment along with a drastic cut in Entrepreneur’s Relief Read More...

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Micro businesses spend 15 hours a week on financial admin

Business Micro businesses spend 15 hours a week on financial admin

4y Paul Hanaphy

Micro businesses spend 15 hours a week on financia...

New report exposes the pressure of financial admin on Britain’s 5.2 million micro businesses, but what can accountants do to ease the pain? Read More...

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SME waiting time for late payments doubles

Business SME waiting time for late payments doubles

4y Jeremy Chan

SME waiting time for late payments doubles

UK SMEs are spending more time waiting for late payments this year, but some sectors suffer more than others. Read More...

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