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Today (at the time of writing at least) is A-level results day. For many, this is a day met with trepidation and a considerable amount of anxiety. Due to the emphasis placed on A-Levels, you’d be forgiven for thinking they are the be-all and end-all. Is this really the case though? Once you make the […]

We’re proud to reveal that we have been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s British Accountancy Awards! The purpose of these awards is to identify and celebrate excellence within the accountancy industry. With that said, we’re extremely proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in the Independent Firm of the Year category and […]

This year’s ever-successful ‘Run Norwich’ marked the third year of our sponsorship of the event. This year, we wanted to do something extra special – so we did! The event attracted thousands of people to the fine city, including spectators as well as runners. Run Norwich 2017 was bigger and better than ever, so our […]

We’re proud to announce that we are now fully-fledged members of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP). CIPP is the Chartered Association for payroll, pensions and reward professionals in the UK. Becoming a member of the CIPP is not possible without first demonstrating outstanding levels of service. Every internal process, procedure and system is […]

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, […]

Making Tax Digital (MTD) has been the talk of the industry for quite some time now, questions about how the scheme will work and the impact it will have, has been the topic of discussion since it was first announced. Recently though, HMRC announced that the controversial ‘Making Tax Digital’ scheme will be delayed until […]

Recently, Aston Shaw opened its doors to Isaac, providing him with an insight into what it’s like to work at a modern accountancy firm and giving him the chance to experience life in a busy office environment. Aston Shaw has long been a supporter of work experience, we believe it’s a great way for young […]

Your business model probably isn’t something you would think affects your VAT liability. And why would you? At first glance both things appear completely unrelated, however this could not be further from the truth. By making yourself aware of your VAT obligations and how your business model impacts on them, you will be able to […]

On the first weekend in July, 14 members of East Anglian accountancy firm Aston Shaw undertook a gruelling endurance walk along the Norfolk coast for local children’s charity EACH. Covering a combined total of 510 miles in just 24 hours, they walked through day and night over challenging terrain and battled the elements to reach […]

Contrary to popular belief, there is actually a distinct difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. It’s very rare for a month to go by without a story splashed across the news regarding some big name business or celebrity who has been publicly shamed for doing one or the other. But what is the difference […]