David Richardson ACMA CGMA

By involving your accountant early in the decision-making process, you can: · Optimise Tax Planning · Navigate Regulatory Changes · Support Business Growth · Manage Cash flow Efficiently · Avoid Costly Mistakes In short, proactive advice from an accountant not only helps you stay on top of your finances but also allows you to make better business decisions, maximise savings, and avoid unnecessary stress. The earlier you involve your accountant, the more time they have to guide you effectively. Need help with your accountancy? Get in touch today!

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Interesting article here..... What do accountants within my network this about this article?

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Accountancy Practice Candidates... No salary band on adverts then don’t wate your time – move on! 😱 I have recently heard a number of complaints from candidates that salary bands are still not being listed on job adverts. Candidates are wasting their time and effort by applying for jobs that are not relevant. Clearly, this has been going on for quite some time but seems to be resurfacing again more recently. My advice would be…just don’t bother, move on. 💯 Don’t waste your precious time and effort. ❌ Now, Accountancy Practice can be a quirky one – a desperately candidate driven and short  market where bandings can vary to quite a level. But, try and give a guide or a salary band at least. 🤷‍♂️ Employers, be transparent from the outset. We also need to consider the impact on the mental well-being of applicants (and recruiters) who may go through several interview stages before finding out that their time has been wasted and another opportunity slips away. Let’s stop wasting everyone’s time. ❗

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💭 Are Jaffa cakes biscuits or cakes? 💭 ICAEW is calling for innovative research proposals to simplify the UK's VAT system! 📝✨ Submit your ideas by 30 June 2024 for a chance to win a £5,000 prize and present your findings at the VAT Conference in 2025 at Chartered Accountants’ Hall in London. 🏆📊 The challenge: Reform the UK’s complex VAT system, which has been identified as more burdensome compared to modern VAT systems in countries like Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia. The current system not only hinders effective policymaking but also complicates tax collection and administration. 🏢💼 🔍 Key areas to explore: - Current challenges within the VAT system - Potential impacts of a modernised VAT system on consumer behaviour, economic growth, and fiscal stability - International examples of successful VAT reforms and their applicability to the UK, considering the global landscape and post-Brexit autonomy Ed Saltmarsh, ICAEW Technical Manager, VAT and Customs, highlights the urgency: “The UK has one of the most complex systems of VAT in the developed world, hindering businesses and HMRC, and ultimately impacting taxpayers and consumers. The VAT registration threshold stifles small business growth, while the numerous exemptions and zero rates create uncertainty and can lead to absurd disputes, such as whether poppadoms are crisps or Jaffa cakes are biscuits.” This is a golden opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the UK’s tax system! 🌍📈 For more details, visit the ICAEW website. Let’s innovate for a simpler, more efficient VAT system! 🚀💡 #VAT #TaxReform #ICAEW #AccountancyNews #TaxNews

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Save time and reduce stress by letting a professional handle your finances. An accountant can streamline your U.K. company formation, leaving you to focus on what you do best. ⏰✨ #BusinessEfficiency #AccountingHelp

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Save time and reduce stress by letting a professional handle your finances. An accountant can streamline your U.K. company formation, leaving you to focus on what you do best. ⏰✨ #BusinessEfficiency #AccountingHelp

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