Knowledge & Advisory
Technical guidance, regulatory updates, and CFO perspectives for growing businesses.
Only around half of UK directors had verified their identity by mid-2026. Here is what the 17 November deadline means, who must act, and a six-step checklist — including for overseas directors.
The biggest change to UK GAAP since 2015 now applies to your accounts. What the new FRS 102 lease and revenue rules do to EBITDA, gearing and covenants — and what to prepare before year-end.
UK fractional CFOs cost £3,000–£10,000+ a month; an outsourced finance function £1,200–£5,000. Here's what each buys, when you need which, and why the split often fails.
From April 2025, UK companies with up to £15m turnover can qualify as small and audit-exempt. Who benefits, who doesn't, and why some businesses should keep an audit anyway.
Indian Chartered Accountants, UK ACA and ACCA members and US CPAs train to the same professional standards. Why your UK business can rely on an Indian CA, and what really matters when you choose an accountant.
IFRS vs US GAAP explained for UK businesses — the key accounting differences, why they change your reported profit, and what US-owned UK subsidiaries need to do.
FRS 105 or FRS 102 Section 1A? How UK company size decides your accounting framework, the key differences, links to free model accounts, and the April 2028 Companies House filing rules.
Doing your own bookkeeping? The 10 most common accounting mistakes UK directors make — from overdrawn director's loans to VAT errors and missed deadlines — and how to avoid them.
AI can categorise transactions and draft reports, but it cannot take responsibility, exercise judgement or sign your accounts. Here's what AI does well in accounting — and where UK businesses still need a human.