Blog13th Feb 20264 Key Steps to Prepare Your Business for Private Equity InvestmentPrivate equity investment can be a powerful catalyst for growth, but securing funding is only the beginning. You have to prove that you’re genuinely ready to scale, inside and out. Having recently secured private equity investment from Goldman Sachs, at…By Stephen SmythView more
Blog20th Jan 2026What the Revenue’s 2025 Update Means for Partnership TaxIf you run a business in Ireland through a partnership, or are thinking about setting one up, it’s important to understand how Revenue will treat your business for tax purposes. Business owners often view partnerships as easy to start, and…By John ConwayView more
Blog18th Nov 2025Ten benefits of hotel accountingWhile outsourcing hotel accounting can sometimes be viewed negatively—due to concerns about loss of control, dependency on external providers, or lack of industry-specific knowledge—AAB Hotel Accounting offers a tailored approach that directly addresses these challenges. Here’s how partnering with us…By Ian BremnerView more
Blog30th Oct 2025Will You Make A Lump Sum Tax Payment On the 31st Of January?If you file your Self-Assessment tax return with HMRC by 30 December, you may be able to have any tax you owe for 2024/25 collected via a restriction in your tax code for the tax year commencing on 6 April 2026.…By Bev HolroydView more
Blog27th Oct 2025Failure to Prevent Fraud Law Guidance – 9 Key Actions to Protect Your BusinessWHAT IS THE NEW ‘FAILURE TO PREVENT FRAUD’ LAW? Fraud continues to damage trust in business, imposes substantial costs and causes harm to the public purse. CIFAS, the UK’s leading Fraud prevention service, reported a record 421,000 fraud cases in…By Sean McAuleyView more
Blog10th Sep 2025AAB pleased to announce Garret Wynne FCA as new partnerAAB is pleased to announce the appointment of Garret Wynne FCA as Partner. AAB welcomes Garret Wynne FCA as a partner Garret brings over 20 years of experience in audit, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. He has worked with all…By David MarshView more
Blog7th Jul 2025FRS 102: Revenue Recognition- what’s changing?As accounting standards evolve, staying informed about the updated FRS 102, particularly in relation to revenue recognition, is crucial for your business. The Financial Reporting Council has introduced significant amendments to UK GAAP, including a new revenue recognition model. These…By Alexandra WheelanView more
Blog24th Jun 2025Are changes coming to UK transfer pricing rules?On 28 April 2025, HMRC announced a consultation period in respect of significant changes to the UK’s Transfer Pricing, Diverted Profits Tax and Permanent Establishment legislation as part of the government’s Spring tax update. In this article, we will review…By Erica FitchieView more
Blog19th Jun 2025VAT recovery on pension investment costs: what’s changed?Yesterday, HMRC issued Revenue and Customs Brief 4 (2025), marking a major shift in the long-running saga of VAT recovery on pension investment costs. For businesses and trustees alike, this is more than a technical tweak—it’s a chance to simplify…By Gabrielle BirdView more
Blog13th Jun 2025Making Tax Digital (MTD): 4 steps to help you prepareFrom 6 April 2026 , Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment will become mandatory for individuals with annual gross income of over £50,000 from self-employment and/or property income. This will be lowered to £30,000 from 6 April 2027 and £20,000…By Kirsty RinglandView more
Blog11th Jun 2025R&D Tax Claim Notification: What the New Rules Mean for YouWHAT IS THE NEW R&D TAX CLAIM NOTIFICATION RULE? If your company is planning to claim R&D tax relief, the R&D tax claim notification rule is something you need to know about. Introduced in April 2023, this rule means some…By Ross ParslerView more