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How much will you need to retire?

Here we explain what retirement could look like at three different levels – Minimum, Moderate and Comfortable and what goods and services would cost for each level.

Are your farm contractors really self-employed?

Farm businesses need to ensure they correctly determine the employment status of their contractors and be aware of National Minimum Wage changes. 

Armstrong Watson appoints new audit and assurance partner in Leeds

Armstrong Watson has strengthened its Yorkshire audit team with the appointment of Steve Williams as Audit and Assurance Partner.

Steve joins the top 30 accountancy firm after 10 years with TC Group (previously Murray Harcourt), where he was an Audit Partner, and, prior to that, worked for RSM and KPMG.

7 common accounting issues for law firms and how to improve financial records

During the annual accountants processes to prepare financial statements, tax computations and returns for law firms, there a several accounting adjustments that tend to be most common. These adjustments are necessary to ensure the annual accounts produced are accurate and show the true financial performance of firm.

Conquering the Fear of Change - Giving your accountant access to business data

For some, sharing access to their business's accounting data feels like opening a financial vault, which is an understandable concern. But instead of fearing change, you should see it as the key to unlocking your data’s true potential.

Required retirement income rises by up to 34% - how much will you need to retire?

The expected level of income needed in retirement has risen sharply with new research revealing increases for all retirement lifestyles. But how much will you need to save for retirement? 

Armstrong Watson promotes Audit and Assurance Director in Cumbria

Lauren Graham joined Armstrong Watson as a 24-year-old trainee in 2013 and has now been promoted to Audit and Assurance Director.

Armstrong Watson marks National Apprenticeship Week 2024 and celebrates its rising stars

Armstrong Watson is celebrating the “considerable difference” its apprentices make to the business during National Apprenticeship Week 2024.

Why the financial health and wellbeing of employees matters for employers

For employees, financial wellbeing is becoming more important than ever and having a workforce that is engaged, informed, supported and efficient will improve productivity and build trust.

What are the alternatives to bankruptcy?

When most people think of an individual becoming insolvent they think of bankruptcy, but according to the latest quarterly statistics for Q3 2023, only 8% of insolvent individuals were made bankrupt. Out of a total of 24,418 insolvencies 2,015 were bankrupted.