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By Craig Reid

5th June 2025

Scottish Business Confidence – Optimism remains, but at a declining rate

Following an optimistic end to 2024, Scotland has remained the most confident region in the UK according to the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor report for Scotland

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By David Jones

5th June 2025

New company size thresholds: What it means for your business

The 6th of April 2025 marked more than just the start of a new tax year; it ushered in a significant shift in the UK's regulatory landscape for businesses. New company size thresholds have been introduced, designed to simplify financial reporting and ease the administrative load on companies across the country.

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By Brian Rudkin

4th June 2025

Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind delayed

From April 2027, most taxable BIKs (including taxable expenses) provided to employees and directors will need to be reported to HMRC via weekly or monthly payroll returns instead of on a P11D return at the end of the tax year.

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By Matthew Hutton

2nd June 2025

How can businesses combat increased pressure on cash flow and profitability?

The constant volatility in the cost base of many businesses makes it even more important than ever to ensure that business owners have up-to-date cash flow projections in place, and that these are regularly reviewed and updated.

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By Armstrong Watson

23rd May 2025

Armstrong Watson listed in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Work

Armstrong Watson is proud to announce that it has been named in the official ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.’

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By Lindsey Cooper

22nd May 2025

Overdrawn directors’ loan accounts – what are the risks when a company becomes insolvent?

An overdrawn director's loan account becomes a company asset that must be repaid by the director personally. What can directors do to avoid the risks associated with this? 

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By Nicole Hilton

22nd May 2025

New Pillar 2 filing requirements for large businesses

Businesses with a global turnover of €750m or more could have additional registration and filing requirements in the UK – irrespective of the size of their UK presence.

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By Lauren Graham

22nd May 2025

Changes to lease accounting – how will this impact your financial statements? 

Businesses will soon be required to capitalise operating leases as a ‘right of use’ asset following a significant change under FRS 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

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By Armstrong Watson

22nd May 2025

Compulsory purchase of land and Capital Gains Tax

Farmers and landowners who lose land under a Compulsory Purchase Order for a new road scheme have many things to consider, including Capital Gains Tax, and legal or valuation issues. 

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By Adam Pattison

17th May 2025

Changes to business rates and targeted retail, hospitality and leisure support

One announcement at the 2024 Autumn Budget, that may well have slipped through the net of some businesses, is the changes to business rates. Businesses will need to ensure that their rateable value for the property is fair and updated.

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