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Our experts provide their insights on the latest industry developments and share tips on accountancy and business matters.
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Stephen McIlwaine
Audit Director
25 June 2018
The benefits of outsourcing your financial reportingAs the world of accounting compliance continues to evolve it brings with it a steady stream of new legislation and reporting practices to keep on top of. One area that is increasingly becoming more complex (and time consuming) is annual financial reporting.
Scott Holmes
Audit Partner
02 June 2017
FRC strengthens its client asset regime – are you ready?The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a new assurance standard for audit firms to follow when they are giving assurance on client assets and client monies to help tighten up the current regime.
Andrew Davidson
IT Audit Senior Manager
12 January 2017
Why password security is importantLet’s say I walked up to you and said “I can guess your password”….
It sounds like some sort of magic trick. You’re probably thinking “Nah – you’ll never guess mine” and sit back smugly, waiting to see the trick.
David McBain
Partner & Head of Audit
07 December 2016
On the seventh day of Christmas…tips on saving tax on holiday pay accrualKeeping track of holiday entitlements and holidays taken by your team can be a bit of an administrative burden on your business. However, with many businesses perhaps faced with a busy run up to Christmas, did you realise there may be tax savings to be made?
Sarah Pumfrett
Audit Director
07 December 2016
On the sixth day of Christmas…the ethics of hospitality and corporate gift reportingIt’s the festive season and we all know what that means…it’s time to party before Santa Claus leaves us presents and we, in return, leave a carrot out for Rudolph and a wee dram and mince pie for Santa himself. But hang on a second; let’s think about ethics and integrity for a moment; after all, none of us wants to end up on the ‘naughty list’ for New Year!
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