ACCA – Recovery loan scheme extended for two years

by Jessica Garbett | Sep 12, 2022 | Business News, Covid-19

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA Key facts you need to know about the extension The Recovery Loan Scheme supports access to finance for UK businesses as they grow and recover...

ACCA – Model articles for companies with a sole director

by Jessica Garbett | Sep 7, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA Hashmi v Lorimer-Wing court case throws up a new issue to consider In the High Court case Hashmi v Lorimer-Wing [2022] EWHC 191 (Ch) it was...

ACCA – New guidance for employers on how to stop harassment in the workplace

by Jessica Garbett | Sep 5, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA The Equality and Human Rights Commission and UKHospitality have produced a checklist and action plan Employers will welcome a new checklist...

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Latest Updates

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 26, 2022 | Tax News, YogaTax News

There have been a flurry of announcements recently from HMRC around the implementation of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment. To recap MTD ITSA comes in from April 2024, and in summary: Applies to self Employed and Landlords with business income or...

ACCA – Maximising capital allowances relief

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 25, 2022 | Tax News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA There are multiple ways you can benefit from these important reliefs Capital allowances reduce the taxable profits of a business and enable...

ACCA – Updated HMRC guidance on National Insurance threshold changes

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 20, 2022 | Tax News, YogaTax News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA How will NIC thresholds increase from July? At the Spring Statement in March, the Chancellor announced increases to the National Insurance...

Flat Rate VAT for Yoga Teachers – Change in Flat Rate Percentage (updated 26 July 2022)

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 13, 2022 | Tax News

Its been drawn to our attention that – unannounced – HMRC have added a Flat Rate VAT Trade Sector called “Yoga Instruction” at 12%. Previously there was no specific Trade Sector for Yoga and Yoga Businesses using the VAT Flat Rate Scheme...

ACCA – Government proposes significant changes to UK data protection laws

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 13, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA Businesses and other organisations are bracing themselves for proposed changes to UK data protection rules, which are currently modelled on...

ACCA – Government proposes to extend ban on ‘exclusivity clauses’

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 11, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA The move would ensure that the lowest paid workers are free to apply for second jobs Low-paid workers and employers are considering...

ACCA – Directors’ duties – what you need to know, part 2

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 7, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA In the concluding part of this series, we look at duties placed upon directors of a limited company Disqualification and removal of directors...

ACCA – Directors’ duties – what you need to know, part 1

by Jessica Garbett | Jul 6, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA In the first of a two-part series, we look at duties placed upon directors of a limited company Many companies registered with Companies...

ACCA – ICO issues guidance to help organisations handle data protection consequences of ransomware attacks

by Jessica Garbett | Jun 27, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA Attacks are becoming increasingly common  Businesses and other organisations will welcome guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office...

ACCA: ICO guidance helps employers ensure compliance with data protection laws as Covid-19 restrictions end

by Jessica Garbett | Jun 22, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA Employers should review whether additional personal data collected during the pandemic is still required  Employers will welcome new guidance...

ACCA: Government updates code for resolving rent arrears issues between commercial landlords and tenants in England and Wales

by Jessica Garbett | Jun 20, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA The new code takes into account new Covid-related laws covering arrears Landlords and tenants of commercial property in England and Wales...

ACCA – Get cyber protected

by Jessica Garbett | Jun 17, 2022 | Business News

We are sharing this update from ACCA, our professional body, for the interest of clients and contacts. The content is (c) ACCA Take steps now to protect both your business The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Essentials is an effective, government-backed...