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
Blog12th May 2021Protecting the Family Home 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 2021Pathway out of Restrictions – Impact on You and Your PeopleThe 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
Blog10th Mar 2021VAT For Charities – Your Questions AnsweredVAT for charities can be a complex subject due to the mixed activities that many charities undertake. This article answers some frequently asked VAT questions to help you get to grips with the basics. However, VAT for charities is a complex…By Malachy McLernonView more
Blog24th Feb 2021What is the Purpose of an External Audit?While business owners sometimes question the value of external audit, there can be strong business benefits to having your financial statements independently verified, explains Karen Coulter… Certain businesses are required by law to have an external or statutory audit. Others,…By Karen CoulterView more
Blog16th Feb 2021Employment law tribunals clogged with 93,000 cases“Northern Ireland’s employment law tribunal system is in “paralysis” with a caseload of 93,000 claims as the pandemic hits its processing of cases, it has been claimed. But employment solicitor Rosemary Connolly… said the end of the furlough scheme could…View more
Blog10th Feb 2021Coming-Up in HR in 2021: Five Changes to Prepare For NowWith the January blues behind us but still in the midst of lockdown, it is an appropriate time to reflect on the turbulence of 2020 whilst simultaneously focusing on ER/HR priorities for the year ahead. In 2020 we saw the…View more
Blog10th Feb 2021Redundancies: 5 Questions To Ensure A Fair ProcessWhile the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been a welcome reprieve for employers, the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be long lasting for many businesses. With the CJRS due to come to…View more