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 – The New Super Incentive 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 – Potentially Exempt Transfers & Normal Expediture Out of IncomeGifts 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
Blog12th May 2021Residence Nil Rate Band – Keeping the Family Home free from Inheritance TaxThe Residence Nil Rate Band exemption enables individuals to pass on their family home to direct descendants free of Inheritance Tax in certain circumstances. Jarlath Devlin explains what Residence Nil Rate Band is and how it works… As property prices…By Jarlath DevlinView more
Blog21st Apr 2021Employee Engagement – The Secret to Post-Pandemic RevivalWhile still recovering from a whirlwind year, how can we best plan for the future in a way that motivates our employees to help propel our organisations through the economic recovery ahead? As the situation continues to change, an agile…View more
Blog9th Apr 2021Your Guide to the 2021 Increases to Statutory Rates of PayThe arrival of April brings with it new statutory increases that are crucial to get in place to ensure that payments to your employees and workers are accurate and compliant. The following rates are now applicable in Northern Ireland as…View more
Blog7th Apr 2021What awaits organisations and employees on the Pathway out of Restrictions?The NI public are once again awaiting Stormont’s next COVID announcement. This time it is regarding the next stages of the “Pathway out of Restrictions,” with the next announcement due on 15th April. Boris Johnson has made it abundantly clear…View more