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 ways you can 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
Blog30th May 2025Foreign Income and Gains Regime: Everything you need to knowThe somewhat controversial concept of ‘domicile’ to establish UK tax liability has now been abolished. Instead, the Labour government has introduced an alternative tax break, aimed at those who, are perhaps long-term British expats, interested in returning to the UK,…By Carol EdwardsView more
Blog22nd May 20254 Tips When Choosing Whistleblowing SoftwareWhy Case Management Matters in Whistleblowing Software Good whistleblowing software does not just collect reports. It helps you manage them clearly, confidentially, and consistently. Without proper case management in place, reports can fall through the cracks, responses can be delayed,…By Sean McAuleyView more
Blog19th May 20255 reasons why Irish SMEs should consider VSMEAs environmental legislation, such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), begins to make a real impact on large corporates, SMEs in the supply chain are increasingly expected to show how…View more
Blog25th Mar 2025What Do Northern Irish businesses want in the Spring Statement?With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to deliver the Spring Statement tomorrow (26th March), business owners across Northern Ireland (NI) will be watching closely. The October 2024 Autumn Budget brought significant changes—some beneficial, others burdensome—particularly for small and medium businesses trying…By Malachy McLernonView more
Blog3rd Feb 2025FRS 102 Lease Accounting: Your Guide To The ChangesOn 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued significant amendments to FRS 102—the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. These changes took effect for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. We would…By Alexandra WheelanView more