Budget set to take place in February

Budget set to take place in February

Chancellor Sajid Javid was set to deliver the autumn Budget on November 6 2019 but after Boris Johnson called the first December general election since 1923, Javid decided to delay proceedings. With many left wondering when and even if there would be an autumn Budget,...
Charity watchdog slams auditors for poor standards

Charity watchdog slams auditors for poor standards

The charities regulator for England and Wales, Charity Commission, has accused some auditors of executing poor standards after a study found that only half of charity accounts are meeting the standards set by the watchdog. Charity Commission scrutinised 296 charity...
Accounting for charities

Accounting for charities

If you’re in charge of running a charity, you’ll be familiar with how it differs from operating a business and how its motives and goals vary.Non-profit organisations are also treated very differently under the law. This means that managing a charity’s accounts can...
Small retailers to receive business rates boost

Small retailers to receive business rates boost

As announced in this year’s Budget, small retailers based in England will see their business rates reduced by a third.The reduction will be applicable to retail properties with a rateable value below £51,000 for two years from April 2019, subject to state aid...