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The End is Nigh for Shoe Box Accounting

Making Tax Digital (MTD) comes into effect on 1st April 2019 and will see an end to 'shoe box' accounting. A cloud accounting package can help ensure you are compliant.

Is Retail in crisis?

Is Retail in Crisis? 2018 has seen many retail failures including House of Fraser, Debenhams and Toys R Us. How will the current retail environment affect other retail businesses and their supply chain?

Planning for the Future: Succession or Sale

The final event in this year’s Business Owners and Leaders Forum series takes place at Carlisle Racecourse on November 1^st and will focus on ‘planning to let go’.

With over a quarter of the business owners who responded to our Family Business Survey declaring that they plan to exit their business within the next 5 to 10 years, we will look at the variety of options available and discuss why it’s imperative to plan ahead.

Tax issues for Residential Landlords

There are many tax changes that landlords need to be aware of including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty Tax 

Payroll Team Shortlisted for 7 National Awards

Armstrong Watson Payroll team have been shortlisted six times in five different categories at the CIPP Annual Excellence Awards and the Rewards 2018

Are HMRC always correct?

HMRC aren't always right. Scott runs through three areas where you may need extra guidance: Personall Allowance, Enquiry procedures and penalities, and Directors' Tax Returns 

Occupying Land - get the paperwork right

Douglas discusses the tax implications of a recent Scottish Land Court case concerning a dispute between a landlord and tenant

How to Determine Value When Selling Your Law Firm

Thinking of selling your law firm? Legal sector Director, Tom, has answered some of the most common questions asked when looking to sell a law firm. He answers question about determining value including work-in-progress and tangible assets 

Armstrong Watson Ranked as 28th Top UK Accountancy Firm

Armstrong Watson has been ranked in 28th postion in the list of top 100 accountancy firms in the UK by Accountancy Age magazine.

Jim Meakin joins Armstrong Watson as Head of Tax

Jim Meakin joins Armstrong Watson, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers as Tax Partner and has taken on the role of Head of Tax across the firm’s 16 offices in North England and Scotland.