Blog19th Apr 2023UK Emergency Alert System TestOn Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the ‘UK Emergency Alert System’ that is used to warn you if there is a life-threatening emergency nearby. This alert is only a test, you do…View more
Blog18th Apr 2023Harnessing the Benefits of Hybrid WorkingThe prevalence and popularity of hybrid working has certainly grown in the wake of the Covid pandemic, with a recent survey conducted by PwC indicating that 77% of employees want to see a mix of face-to-face and remote working, in…View more
Blog17th Apr 2023The Key to Successful Family Business Succession PlanningThe ability to achieve a smooth transition from one generation to the next is a hallmark of successful family businesses. However, succession planning for transition is rarely easy. The key is to recognise that succession is always a marathon, not…By Paula FraserView more
Blog17th Apr 2023National Minimum Wage: Employee costs just keep rising!Q: As a small company with 15 employees I would like to understand the changes coming in the new tax year regarding payroll taxes and the national minimum wage? The new tax year 2023/24 has just arrived and there are…By Nicola BurnsView more
Blog3rd Apr 2023The Accidental American“The Accidental American” may sound like a film title but the consequences of being one are far more real than a Hollywood script would entertain. With several high-profile cases over the past few years, including our own ex-Prime Minister, the…By Niamh McKennaView more
Blog30th Mar 2023Insolvencies set to rise in Northern IrelandInsolvency levels in Northern Ireland have been lower than usual in recent times however the reintroduction of Creditors Winding Up Petitions for the first time since the pandemic is likely to result in increased activity in the coming months, says…By Seamas KeatingView more
Blog29th Mar 2023Domestic Abuse as a Workplace IssueIn 2022, the Northern Ireland Assembly passed the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill entitling victims of domestic abuse to at least 10 days paid leave each year to deal with domestic abuse issues. While the commencement date is not yet…View more
Blog22nd Mar 2023Pension Reforms – A Great Day For SaversThere was perhaps less drama in the Spring Budget 2023 than there was in the build up to Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement, but it is a day that may live long in the memory of some, following significant pension…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog20th Mar 2023UK Spring Budget 2023Analysis and commentary on the UK Spring Budget 2023 from AAB’s team of tax experts, identifying the key changes and outlining the practical implications for you and your business. Download Your Guide Today > On Wednesday 15th March 2023, The…View more
Blog14th Mar 2023Next Steps if you have missed the Self-Assessment Tax Return DeadlineQ: I was not able to file my tax return before 31 January 2023 as I was in hospital. What are the implications and what should I do now? The deadline for filing your 2021/22 self-assessment tax return was…By Carol EdwardsView more
Blog8th Mar 2023Embrace Equity: International Women’s Day 2023 and BeyondInternational Women’s Day (IWD) exists to celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of society including Women At Work. This years’ theme is embrace equity. Equity is based on the principle that we all start our journeys from different places…View more