Blog12th Oct 2021Supporting Employees Experiencing Miscarraige or Infant LossAs October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we felt it was important to acknowledge this to help raise awareness and also offer some guidance on how managers and business owners can support employees who have lost their baby.…View more
Blog12th Oct 2021Menopause Awareness & Support in the WorkplaceWorld Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October, led by the International Menopause Society. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness on the menopause and support options for improving health and wellbeing. Think People…View more
Blog10th Aug 2021Second Job Tax – Understanding the IssuesIn today’s ever-evolving job market, it’s becoming increasingly common for individuals to take on additional employment to supplement their income. Whether due to the changing economic landscape or personal financial goals, holding more than one job presents unique challenges and…By Seamus McElvannaView more
Blog4th Aug 2021Income tax ‘basis period’ rule changeDraft legislation on the proposal to reform income tax basis periods was released on 20 July 2021 in the build-up to Finance Bill 2022. If you are a sole trader or partnership with an accounting year-end other than 31 March…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog29th Jul 2021Access NI Criminal Record ChecksAccess NI is the system used in Northern Ireland to carry out criminal record checks. The system is complex and includes three different levels of checks: Basic, Standard and Enhanced. It is a criminal offense to require candidates and staff…View more
Blog7th Jul 2021Capital Allowances Super Deduction to Boost BusinessThe new super deduction aims to incentivise company expenditure and investment now as the country emerges from lockdown in the hope that companies will hit the ground running, says Tax Partner Malachy McLernon. The government has offered unprecedented support for…By Malachy McLernonView more
Blog1st Jul 2021Enhancing Compliance with the EU Whistleblowing DirectiveOn 16 December 2019 after its approval by the European Parliament, the Whistleblowing Directive came into force. The new legislation is seen as a vital legislative cog in attempting to prevent breaches of EU law such as fraud and corruption…By Louise McCoshView more
Blog24th Jun 2021Engaging Hospitality EmployeesBusiness success is achieved by people. So, engaging your employees with their work, colleagues, business values and mission, and your unique ways of working is your most powerful tool for achieving your goals. To avoid wasting time and money on…View more
Blog7th Jun 2021How to implement an effective whistleblowing system in the food & drink sectorThe term ‘Whistleblowing’ has not always been a term widely associated with the Food and Drink industry and has been more widely connected with other industries such as Financial Services and the Healthcare sector. However, that changed in 2018 with the publication of version 8 of the BRC Global Standards that made it mandatory for Food…By Louise McCoshView more
Blog2nd Jun 2021Lifetime Giving – Exempt Transfers & Normal ExpenditureGifts to your family or friends may be Potentially Exempt Transfers for Inheritance Tax purposes provided you survive for 7 years after the transfer, explains Jarlath Devlin. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is arguably the UK’s most unpopular tax. Over the years,…By Jarlath DevlinView more
Blog27th May 2021Assurance vs Audit: What is the Difference?Understanding the difference between assurance and an external audit will help you get the most out of these procedures, explains Donal McGibbon… Demand for assurance and audit services has increased in recent years, partly because many business grants and supports…By Dónal McGibbonView more
Blog20th May 2021The Future of Learning and DevelopingLearning and Development practitioners were among the many whose profession was heavily impacted by the pandemic. Necessity meant training providers had their innovation skills tested and, with the assistance of technology, have been able to meet the challenge. While learning…View more