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Figured, smart, simple, powerful farm financial software App for Xero

Armstrong Watson is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Figured, the leading financial software company in the agricultural sector; a key addition to their cloud accounting proposition. Armstrong Watson are positioned as Agri and Farming sector leaders with offices throughout Cumbria, the North East, Scotland and Yorkshire. Armstrong Watson is recognised as a leading Xero Platinum Partner being awarded Xero Partner of the Year 2017.

Becoming a Partner in a Law Firm: Skills and Responsibilities

I was interviewed recently by LawFirmAmbition about the most common questions surrounding the topic of becoming a partner in a law firm. The questions below focus on the necesary skills needed to be an effective partner as well as the levels of responsibility and obligations you may take on in your new role. You can read the answers to previous questions here: 

Getting Your Strategy Right

The Manufacturer Annual Manufacturing Report 2019 reveals a mixture of optimism, uncertainty and concern amongst industry leaders

The Latte Levy

The Latte Levy is not a compulsory levy however the proceeds can be donated to good causes, particularly environmental causes or invested specifically to help improve the UK’s recycling and reprocessing facilities.

Debate and Discussion at the First Finance Directors' Dinner

This week we launched our first biannual Finance Director Dinner in Leeds where Finance Directors from the Yorkshire region were able to share challenges and discuss opportunities. 

The Changing Face of Accountancy

WIth rapid advances in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) the role from accountant to become a trusted adviser is more important than ever.

How to initiate your exit from your business in a tax efficient manner

Considering the next chapter in life and the sale of your business? But what if you don’t want to take your business out to market? What if you wish to pass the business on to the next tier of management and control the process?

Armstrong Watson Ranked as Top 12 UK Accountancy Firm for Digital Marketing

Our markering team are celebrating after being announced as number 12 in Fibre CRM's top 100 accountancy firms in the UK for Digital Marketing Performance.

The 2019 list recognises firms, like Armstrong Watson who are growing, improving and investing in digital marketing with social media identified as the forum for growth. It also indicates the impact of digital marketing in the accountancy market and highlights how we are leveraging the latest digital techniques to increase market reach and achieve business growth.

Becoming a Partner in a Law Firm: Capital Contributions

I was interviewed recently by LawFirmAmbition about the most common questions surrounding the topic of becoming a partner in a law firm. The questions below focus on the capital you are asked to contribute and what is expected of you as a partner. You can read the answers to previous questions here: 

Becoming a Partner in a Law Firm: Is it Worth it?

Please Sir, I Want Some More

Your annual statutory audit offers many opportunities for added value, it's not a necessary evil of no benefit to the business