One of the biggest challenges faced by small businesses today is managing cashflow, and processing payments smoothly is critical to the process. With customers demanding faster and faster processing times too, the growing options for Read more
Monthly Archives: July 2014
SME outsourced accounting could be the key to international expansion
For small companies looking to expand, it is essential to get the books straight before putting plans in motion. A professional approach to achieve this is always recommended, with finance & accounting outsourcing Read more
Accounting errors in the pipeline at Yorkshire firm
A pipework manufacturer based in West Yorkshire has been forced into administration after the ‘profitable’ company was found to be loss making. The error was found after the firm’s own accountant, solely responsible for the books in the Read more
Accounting top for grads as unemployment drops
Accounting is proving to be the top career for graduates coming out of UK universities, it has been revealed by a recent report.
According to the Read more
Tax avoidance schemes targeted by Revenue
A list of over 800 schemes that HM Customs and Revenue (HMRC) believes have been created with the sole intention of avoiding paying tax has been published.
Comprising a list of Read more
Three tips to get the most from outsourcing your accounting functions
An increasing number of SMEs in Britain are looking to outsource many of their essential but not core business functions. Helping them improve productivity, drive profits, engage with expertise and control spending, there Read more
The importance of the internal audit
The changing culture within UK companies to become more transparent is seeing the number of internal audits increase. An essential financial tool to assess a company’s position, it is seen alongside competitor benchmarking in Read more
Accounting jobs on the rise as companies book growth
The improving state of the UK economy is seeing the number of jobs in accountancy increase, as firms look to grow and expand after years of taking stock.
According to the Brilliant 2014 Hiring Forecast, the Read more
Things looking sweet for choc firm as accounts point to growth
As the economic landscape for the UK continues to improve, more and more firms are looking past years of consolidation and towards growth instead. Firms large and small are looking more closely at their market positions, with accounting solutions helping to Read more
Europe’s ‘best Wi-Fi provider’ declares bankruptcy as accounts falsified
A company that was named as one of Europe’s ‘Best New Listed Companies’ has filed for bankruptcy and admitted its founder and boss has been falsifying accounts. With the fraudulent activity taking place since at Read more