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Cloud-powered accounting: Advancing beyond traditional cloud accounting systems

September 6, 2023 Comments Off on Cloud-powered accounting: Advancing beyond traditional cloud accounting systems By Joshua Leigh & Co

In modern businesses, cloud accounting has now become the norm rather than the exception.

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Planning for Inheritance Tax challenges as penalties surge in 2022/23 tax year

September 5, 2023 Comments Off on Planning for Inheritance Tax challenges as penalties surge in 2022/23 tax year By Joshua Leigh & Co

While Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a topic that many find uncomfortable to discuss, it is an unavoidable aspect of estate planning.

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How to save £2,000 in taxes on your childcare costs  

August 31, 2023 Comments Off on How to save £2,000 in taxes on your childcare costs   By Joshua Leigh & Co

A Government scheme could help parents save up to £2,000 on their childcare costs through tax reliefs aimed at working parents.  

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Best practices for business and personal finances

August 30, 2023 Comments Off on Best practices for business and personal finances By Joshua Leigh & Co

Mixing personal and business finances is a common mistake that many entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners make.

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Cash flow vs profits: a guide for small business owners

August 29, 2023 Comments Off on Cash flow vs profits: a guide for small business owners By Joshua Leigh & Co

As a small business owner, you’ve likely heard the terms “cash flow” and “profits” used interchangeably. However, mixing these financial metrics up can cause severe consequences for your business.

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Three things to consider when forecasting your finances as a small business owner

August 24, 2023 Comments Off on Three things to consider when forecasting your finances as a small business owner By Joshua Leigh & Co

Forecasting is the act of looking at past and present financial data to predict future costs, expenses, and profits. Small businesses do this to tailor their business model more effectively.

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Navigating estate planning and Inheritance Tax: what you need to know

August 23, 2023 Comments Off on Navigating estate planning and Inheritance Tax: what you need to know By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently announced that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts were up by £200 million between April to July 2023, making this a record high.

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Self-Assessment benefits for small businesses

August 22, 2023 Comments Off on Self-Assessment benefits for small businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

As a small business owner, you are probably familiar with the term ‘Self-Assessment’. While many entrepreneurs link Self-Assessment primarily with the yearly tax ritual, it offers a lot more.

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The role of cloud accounting in modern businesses

August 17, 2023 Comments Off on The role of cloud accounting in modern businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

In today’s digital age, the way businesses manage their finances has seen a seismic shift, largely due to the introduction and growing popularity of cloud accounting.

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Understanding Director’s Loan Account (DLA) and the risks involved

August 16, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding Director’s Loan Account (DLA) and the risks involved By Joshua Leigh & Co

Directors might opt to either lend money to or borrow from their own company. This type of transaction is called a director’s loans, and they are recorded in the Director’s Loan Account.

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