Accounting

The accounts section, brought to you in partnership with Sage, features in-depth guides and features for UK small businesses and start-ups needing advice on how to manage company accounts, including topics such as cash flow management, late payment, bad debts and bookkeeping.

Hiring an accountant: When and why you need one

In this piece, Karen Barrett, founder and CEO of Unbiased, discusses the finer points of taking on an accountant.

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How my business benefited from R&D tax relief and EIS

Here, Richard Stewart, founder of Untangl.co.uk, discusses how his company benefitted from R&D tax relief and EIS, and how yours can too.

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A small business guide to getting your cash flow right

In this piece James Poyser, CEO of inniAccounts, sets out a framework for getting your cash flow right.

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Financial reporting – Here’s what you should be doing

Financial reporting gives quantifiable data businesses can use to create and monitor performance-based goals.

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Why quick action is key for small business cash flow management

Martin Atkins, partner and head of business services at Menzies LLP, discusses the finer points of cash flow management as a small business.

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Brexit uncertainty: What should businesses be doing about tax?

Jane MacKay, head of tax at national audit, tax and advisory firm, Crowe Clark Whitehill, advises businesses on how to approach their taxes after Brexit.

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Why accountants should embrace Making Tax Digital

Here, Manchester-based accountancy firm Alexander & Co outlines how companies can embrace Making Tax Digital.

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Tackling slow payers, today and tomorrow

Ed Adshead-Grant, general manager of payments at Bottomline Technologies, discusses the best ways of taking on slow payers.

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Why accountants should embrace Making Tax Digital

Here, Manchester-based accountancy firm Alexander & Co outlines how companies can embrace Making Tax Digital.

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Tackling slow payers, today and tomorrow

Ed Adshead-Grant, general manager of payments at Bottomline Technologies, discusses the best ways of taking on slow payers.

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Why business owners need to prepare for cheque system shake-up

Here, Malcolm Trotter, CEO of International Association of Bookkeepers, warns businesses to get clued up on the changes to the cheque system.

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Frontierpay calls for improved management of foreign exchange

In the face of increased currency market volatility, Frontierpay partners with The Hackett Group to call for firms to improve their management of FX risk

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