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Hospitality Leisure & Tourism Budget 2020 Summary

The Hospitality and Tourism sector continues to be significantly affected by current challenges, read our summary

New Audit Partner for Armstrong Watson Yorkshire

We are very pleased to announce that Ross Preston has joined the Yorkshire team as Audit and Assurance Partner.

Ross will play an integral role in the continuing development of Armstrong Watson’s services to family and privately owned businesses, as well as the not for profit sector, throughout the region.

Ross joins the audit team at a time of exceptional growth, with the firm having increased professional resource by 30% in the past 12 months to accommodate the business’ growing needs following a significant rise in the number of major new business wins.

Will You Be Living Your “Best Life”

If you have a defined contribution pension and aged 55 or over, you have more freedom to choose how you take your pension.

What is 'Outsourcing Payroll' and why do it?

There’s no doubt cost saving is a major factor in choosing to outsource your payroll, with the average financial commitment of employing a qualified and/or experienced payroll professional up to circa £25,000 PA, and that’s without taking into account fees for software, training etc.

Cost aside, there are lots of other benefits to outsourcing too:

The Agriculture Bill - What we know so far

Agriculture Bill 2020 summary from Andrew Robinson, Head of Agriculture.

Inheritance Tax - Are changes on the horizon?

Inheritance tax changes are expected and individuals need to be ready to minimise the liability that will arise following their death.

Warning against high interest rates for savers

Warning to savers on the treat of online high interest Cash ISA rate scams.

Welcome to David Cousins who joins Skipton as Accounting Director

We are delighted to announce that David Cousins has joined Armstrong Watson Skipton team as Accounting Director.

David will play an important role in the development of Armstrong Watson’s services to family and owner managed businesses throughout North Yorkshire.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Time is Running Out

Time is running out for those businesses that are either yet to register for Making Tax Digital or who are not fully complying with these three requirements.

Armstrong Watson Acquires Eura Audit Northallerton

Armstrong Watson acquires Eura Audit based in Northallerton on 3 February 2020.