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Businesses urged to ensure compliance with the Corporate Criminal Offences regime

Failure to prevent the criminal facilitation of tax evasion brings with it the risk of prosecution and unlimited financial penalties – not to mention reputational damage. It is therefore vital that businesses consider the requirements of the Corporate Criminal Offences (CCO) legislation.  

Armstrong Watson becomes first UK accounting firm to join Institute of Customer Service

Armstrong Watson is is aiming to be recognised as  “the best financial advisory firm to deal with, delivering the best client experience in the UK" and has become the first accounting firm to join The Institute of Customer Service

Beware – fraudsters want your money!

Following the recent news article regarding Kent, a long-established business and hairbrush supplier to the royal family, who lost £1.6 million in minutes after falling prey to authorised push payment fraud (‘APP') back in July, we look at what APP fraud is, how it could impact your business and most importantly, how you can protect your business from fraudsters. 

The McCloud remedy and its impact on the calculation of pension losses within personal injury and fatal claims

Historically public sector pension schemes were defined benefit schemes, with pension benefits determined by final pensionable salary. In 2015, the Government reformed public sector pension schemes, introducing Career Average Revalued Earnings (‘CARE’) pension schemes. 

Armstrong Watson acquires North East accountancy firm

Armstrong Watson has strengthened its aim to be the 'go to' accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the north now that it has acquired another successful, long-standing North East practice. 

Hexham-based accountancy firm Patricia J Arnold & Co has found the perfect match in Armstrong Watson as a business that will continue to provide a personalised service for its clients.

Business interruption claims and fraud

Our Forensic experts investigate fraudulent business interruption insurance claims for losses which were never suffered or exaggerated during the health crisis.

A collaborative approach to matrimonial valuations

Our forensic experts examine a new cost-efficient and private collaborative divorce process, involving both partners and their respective solicitors reducing the need for Court proceedings.

Proud to announce our new office in Newcastle’s City Quadrant

We're delighted with our continued growth in Newcastle resulting in the expansion from our original Quayside base to a larger office in Newcastle’s City Quadrant.

Latest survey shows worrying results for UK Hospitality Businesses

Over 350 business owners in the UK hospitality sector participated in our latest survey, with worrying results showing that 37% of business owners are considering closure or selling their business.

White Collar Crime in a Time of Financial Uncertainty

Economic crime tends to surge during and following a recession or period of financial uncertainty. A crime committed by employees in the course of their employment is defined as “white collar” crime. Such crimes include corporate fraud, bribery, Ponzi schemes, embezzlement, cybercrime and money laundering. The list could go on.