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Ewan Bolt

Ewan Bolt

Business Advisory Director and Head of Digital Advisory

05 July 2022

  • Business Solutions
  • Digital Solutions
A firm approach from HMRC on Making Tax Digital non-compliance

From 1 April 2022, compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT became mandatory for all VAT registered businesses, with the exception of the few which have been granted an exemption. HMRC is now taking a firmer approach to those businesses which have not taken the necessary steps to become compliant.

Ewan Bolt

Ewan Bolt

Business Advisory Director and Head of Digital Advisory

15 June 2022

  • Business Solutions
  • Digital Solutions
Discontinuation of older versions of Sage 50 Accounts and Sage50cloud accounts from September 2022

Accounting software provider Sage has recently advised that after 30 September 2022, Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50cloud Accounts v26.2 and below will no longer be accessible.

Ewan Bolt

Ewan Bolt

Business Advisory Director and Head of Digital Advisory

23 February 2022

  • Business Advisory
  • Business Solutions
  • Digital Solutions
Staying ahead of the curve in a digital world

The last two years have changed the way that the world works and this is having an impact on how businesses operate. Ewan Bolt, Director and Head of Digital Solutions explains how his team combine their expert knowledge alongside working closely with you and your business, to identify your biggest challenges and recommend a digital solution to overcome them.

Ewan Bolt

Ewan Bolt

Business Advisory Director and Head of Digital Advisory

04 February 2022

  • Business Solutions
  • Digital Solutions
QuickBooks Desktop to be discontinued in the UK from 2023

Businesses using the Desktop version of accounting software QuickBooks should be aware that this will be discontinued from 1 February 2023, in the UK. The Online version of QuickBooks will still be available beyond this point. Ewan Bolt. Head of Digital Solutions, explains how our experts can work with you to identify the best solution for your business’s specific needs.

Laura Carter

Laura Carter

Business Advisory Senior Manager

20 January 2022

  • Business Advisory
  • Business Solutions
  • Digital Solutions
MTD for VAT legislation from 1 April 2022 – are you affected?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a vital component of the Government’s plan to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs through a fully digital tax system. From 1 April 2019 MTD compliance became mandatory for most VAT registered businesses with a taxable turnover above the current threshold (£85,000), and the next phase of MTD for VAT is coming into force on 1 April 2022.

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