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Evolution and Change - The Future of Accountancy Firms

Is it time a structural change and evolution for accountancy firms? Simon Turner finds out...

Raising the bar for the licensed trade!

Raising the Bar and new 2 year programme to help fund pubs and bars reopening

Government Legislation Impacting the Academy Sector

Key developments and government announcements impacing the academy sector during Covid-19

Company reporting considerations for directors

Director responsibilities in relation to going concern

The impact of the Covid-19 outbreak is so pervasive that few businesses will emerge unscathed. As directors, you have a duty to consider the ability of the company to operate as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the date of sign off of the financial statements. In reaching this conclusion, you must now consider and disclose the impact of the Coronavirus on the company’s ability to remain in operational existence. This will give rise to the following financial reporting considerations:

New Audit Partner for Armstrong Watson Yorkshire

We are very pleased to announce that Ross Preston has joined the Yorkshire team as Audit and Assurance Partner.

Ross will play an integral role in the continuing development of Armstrong Watson’s services to family and privately owned businesses, as well as the not for profit sector, throughout the region.

Ross joins the audit team at a time of exceptional growth, with the firm having increased professional resource by 30% in the past 12 months to accommodate the business’ growing needs following a significant rise in the number of major new business wins.

AAT Ranking as 'Top Five Place to Kick-Start your Career'

AAT student magazine 20 ranked Armstrong Watson as one of the top 5 small firms in the UK in which to launch your career in accountancy.

New Audit & Assurance Director joins our growing Glasgow Team

Martin Johnston joins Armstrong Watson's Glasgow team as Audit and Assurance Director from KPMG.

An Added Value Audit

We have all heard many of the following phrases when discussing the requirement to have an audit:

‘We have to have one’

‘It’s just an overhead’

 ‘A necessary evil’

 ‘A box-ticking exercise’

But what if the audit process can really add ‘value’ to your business?

There are many ways in which an audit can really benefit you and your business, with just a few as follows:

Client Focus - Matfen Hall Hotel, Northumberland

Nestled deep in the beautiful Northumberland countryside lies Matfen Hall, a sumptuous luxury hotel with its own golf course and spa. Its rooms provide a haven for relaxation. Opulence and elegance are words that roll off the tongue at this former stately home. Chefs create fine dining for every occasion while its stunning 27-hole golf course is a favourite for the region’s golfers.

Simon Turner promoted to Partner at Northallerton Office

We are pleased to announce that Simon Turner, Audit Director, has been promoted to the role of Partner.

Based at Armstrong Watson’s Northallerton office, Simon has played an integral part in the development of the firm’s audit practice across North Yorkshire and the North East.