Accounting

It is a sad fact that around this time of year, HMRC scams become more common. Fraudsters and scammers of all varieties often pose as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) staff, due to many taxpayers having payments due by 31st July. Scammers may attempt to communicate with you through a variety of methods, including emails, […]

In this industry, frequent change is something we’ve become quite accustomed to. Audit is certainly no exception. The way in which businesses are required to prepare for their audit is changing, and therefore the way in which we as auditors deliver our service must change too. In the past, an auditor’s role was as straightforward […]

As a business owner, choosing a new accountant can be a complicated task. In fact, with so many to choose from and with so many providing seemingly identical services, choosing a new accountant can often be a stressful experience too. And it is because of this stress that many people tend to stick with the […]

*Featured In The EDP Norfolk Magazine* Why use cloud accounting software? In this article, I’ll highlight the key reasons why cloud accounting software is being recognised as a powerful tool for business, and used more and more by businesses and accountants alike. Whether you’re a freelancer, a small business or a larger operation, all can […]

One of the interesting topics regarding the discussion of finance in football is that revenue growth does not appear to be slowing down and the money from TV rights seem to be propelling the Premier League clubs further apart in terms of wealth from the majority of clubs in the world. Interestingly, when compared to […]

In front of a lively audience in the House of Commons today, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivered his emergency budget, the first all-Conservative budget since 1996. Our tax consultant has been dissecting the changes; below are the major points from the Budget: The Key Points: New National Living Wage – starting from April […]

There are many different types of accounting software, some simple, others more complex. This article will help you choose the right kind of software for you and your business.

The Chancellor delivered his autumn statement to a lively house of commons today, 3rd December.  Far from acknowledging that the economy had gone off track, the Chancellor asserted that whilst the reduction of the deficit was marginally less than forecast for this and next year, in subsequent years it would return to a surplus slightly […]

Personal Year End & Forward Planning The tax year ends on 5th April 2015 Key Points: Income tax planning Employment planning Business planning Capital gains tax planning Inheritance tax Pension planning Charitable giving To discuss the points in this brochure further, please get in touch with us at your local office: www.astonshaw.co.uk/contact-us or alternatively email […]

The Chancellor of the exchequer announced the Budget 2015 at midday today, delivering an upbeat assessment of the nation’s economic outlook and outlining a positive Budget which the Conservatives hope will put them in the commanding position in the pre-election polls. The Chancellor took the opportunity early on to boast about the nation’s growth that […]