Blog26th Jun 2024 What the Revenue’s 2025 Update Means for Partnership Tax If 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 Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 5 reasons why Irish SMEs should consider VSME As 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… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 8 sustainable business resources to make your SME greener In this article, we highlight the essential resources available to Irish businesses wishing to adopt more sustainable business practices, including key sustainability accreditations that can enhance credibility and competitiveness. What sustainable business resources are available for Irish SMEs? 1. National… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 AAB pleased to announce Garret Wynne FCA as new partner AAB 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 Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 10 Sectors Facing Change as the UK National Minimum Wage Rises At the heart of the Autumn Budget 2025 announcement was a further rise in the UK national minimum wage, set to take effect from April 2026. It’s a move designed to support workers. However, for employers, it brings renewed pressure… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 4 key ways to effectively manage informal grievances Economic uncertainty, stretched teams, hybrid working, and rising stress levels are taking their toll. This can lead to a decline in patience, empathy, and tolerance towards employees. Formal complaints have always been part of the employee relations landscape; however, what… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The family agreement: Future-proofing your family business Employing over 60% of the population, family-run and small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Yet, most family businesses do not have a succession plan; the family agreement is the essential framework needed to secure the business’s future. Fear… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 A step-by-step guide to Buying a Business: 5 Essential Steps Buying a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding ventures you’ll ever take on, but it’s also a complex process with plenty of pitfalls for the unprepared. One of the biggest challenges for buyers is knowing what… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Gender Pay Gap Reporting: What’s changing for Irish businesses? The gender pay gap remains a barrier to true equality in businesses. Discrepancies in pay across genders continue to exist, which not only hinders individuals but also organisations. Ensuring your gender pay gap report is complete isn’t just a moral… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The 5 ways sustainability builds trust, growth & resilience It’s a common assumption from many business leaders that if their organisation doesn’t meet the threshold for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), then they don’t need to worry about sustainability because “they’re not big enough yet.” Technically, they’re not… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 EMI share schemes: 4 key benefits you need to know about Retaining top talent in an increasingly competitive labour market isn’t a new challenge that UK businesses are facing. It is, however, a challenge that is becoming increasingly difficult, with more factors contributing to businesses’ struggles. Competitive pay and benefits are… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Is Dubai the top escape from UK tax hikes? We’re now just over a year into the Labour government taking office. It’s been a year marked by widespread concern, both publicly and professionally, following the sweeping tax reforms set out in the Autumn Budget 2024. These new policies affect… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Insolvency insights: Misfeasant trading scope widened BHS highlighted the importance of what advice directors received and whether they adequately considered it in the years leading up to insolvency, says Jude Howson. June 2024 saw the landmark decision handed down by Mr Justice Leech in relation to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 4 Key Steps to Prepare Your Business for Private Equity Investment Private 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 Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The new Charities SORP is coming: Everything you need to know The new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP) is due to be published later this year, effective for financial periods starting on or after 1 January 2026. While this may feel a while off, now is the time to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Self-Assessment Returns: Everything You Need To Know With the 5th October deadline for registering for Self-Assessment fast approaching, are you prepared to file on time? If this deadline is missed, HMRC have the right to charge you a penalty. This penalty is known as a ‘Failure to… By Caroline Murphy View more