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By Steve Williams

6th February 2025

Reflections on the 2024 Academy Reporting Season and Top Tips for 2025

Looking forward to the 2025 academy reporting season, there are a few key areas to consider that can improve the process and ensure compliance.

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By Armstrong Watson

5th February 2025

Accounting trainees share experience of apprenticeships

Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, accounting trainees Fern Varah and Alex Rose have shared their experiences of working towards their qualifications and the opportunities provided to them along the way. 

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By Mark Beauchamp

5th February 2025

Celebrating apprenticeships and busting the myths

Apprenticeships have been surrounded by many myths over the years, and it’s important to set the record straight as times have changed. While apprenticeships were once the domain of skilled occupations, they are now available in nearly all professions.

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By Philip Holdsworth

4th February 2025

Business Confidence in the UK energy sector falls for second quarter in a row

The UK energy sector experienced a notable decline in business confidence in the final quarter of 2024, reflecting both broader economic challenges and sector-specific issues.

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By Armstrong Watson

30th January 2025

Armstrong Watson urges Government to rethink IHT increase on farmers in new report

Armstrong Watson is among a group of accounting firms across England and Scotland who have raised concerns about the wider impact of Rachel Reeves’ proposals to cap Inheritance Tax (IHT) reliefs for agricultural and business property.

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By Lindsey Cooper

22nd January 2025

Directors' responsibilities in times of financial distress: how to mitigate against personal liability

When a company faces financial distress or the possibility of insolvency, the responsibilities of its directors shift significantly. The greater the company’s financial difficulties the more priority directors should give to creditors’ interests over that of the shareholders.

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By Huw Nicholls

21st January 2025

SRA consultations – Armstrong Watson’s views on potential changes for client money, residual balances and interest

The SRA is consulting on proposed changes to the Accounts Rules that could limit the period a firm holds client money and potentially require all Accountants Reports to be submitted to the SRA. 

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By Brian Rudkin

15th January 2025

Law firm consultants: Employment status indicators and tax impacts

Determining whether a worker is employed or self-employed for tax purposes has long been a complex issue. The legal sector faces specific tax challenges and risks when engaging ex-partners and client-facing consultants.

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By Whitney Whitfield

14th January 2025

Preparing for a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL)

If you are a shareholder with more than £25,000 in a company and it has come to the end of its economic life, a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is a neat way of extracting the funds and ending the company’s filing requirements

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By Rebecca Wilson

13th January 2025

Windows 10 end of life – update and secure your systems

2025 will see a critical technology update that could potentially impact many businesses.

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