News

by Fran Kidd

15 Oct 2021

More than 120 delegates helped to make it an event to remember as DFK UK & Ireland members came back together and painted the town green for the association’s annual conference in Newcastle.

by Fran Kidd

12 Oct 2021

Shaw Gibbs Finance Manager Jordan Taylor joined DFK UK & Ireland (DFK UKI) and Carter Backer Winter (CBW) on a panel discussion on how approval automation software ApprovalMax helps save time and effort and improves relationships with clients.

by Fran Kidd

1 Oct 2021

UK consumers nationwide are being offered complimentary personal financial planning sessions by qualified financial planners including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP TM) professionals. The aim is to empower consumers throughout the UK by experiencing the support available from financial planning, this includes help with organising finances and guidance in planning how to reach life goals and dreams.

by Samantha Daniels

1 Oct 2021

In the Budget 2021, the chancellor confirmed that the temporary reduced VAT rate for catering, holiday accommodation and admissions to attractions would be extended until the end of March 2022.

by Fran Kidd

14 Sep 2021

HMRC are making it as easy as possible for employers to pay back overpaid furlough grants.

by Tim Davison

10 Sep 2021

This has been a long time coming as successive Governments have not had the stomach to bring in what needed to be bold measures to plug the gargantuan gap we have in our health and care system.

by Kerry Whitfield

9 Sep 2021

We have recently spoken about what it means to train within an accountancy practice and this is an integral part of how we operate. However, with Shaw Gibbs it doesn’t just stop at the technical qualifications. We invest in the ongoing development of our people via the Shaw Gibbs’ Management Development Programme (MDP) which I like to think of as a mini MBA.

by Tim Davison

8 Sep 2021

As an adviser working in the Later Life Financial Planning arena, I encounter many different scenarios and client circumstances.

by Emily Hillier

6 Sep 2021

I recently covered the tax consequences of remote working for employees working for a UK employer from oversees. There are also potential consequences if you are considering remote working by working for your overseas employer from within the UK. In this article we have focussed on the income tax and social security aspects for you personally.

by Nik Ioannidis

31 Aug 2021

The programme kicks-off on Saturday the 28th of August and involves an active five weeks of events across Oxfordshire to inspire more people to cycle for fun, health and everyday journeys. Shaw Gibbs have partnered with the charity as they run a social-cycling networking group with weekday rides every couple of months.

by Peter Watts

24 Aug 2021

The changing face of the High Street has been under discussion for some time, with Covid pushing some major brands into insolvency processes such as Administration, Voluntary Arrangements or Liquidation, whilst others have taken the decision to shut some or all units, in favour of online trading.

by Samantha Daniels

23 Aug 2021

HMRC are proposing to change the basis period for professional partnerships such as lawyers and architects and all unincorporated businesses to 5th April.

by Fran Kidd

3 Aug 2021

It has been nearly three years since the landmark decision of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (Wayfair), which upheld states’ adoption of sales tax economic nexus laws. In this article, Brian Sengson from US based DFK member firm Bennett Thrasher provides an update.

by Katie Preston

21 Jul 2021

With new legislation release in the UK every few months, and the constant changes to payroll, there are dozens of opportunities for fraud.

by Ed Gibson

14 Jul 2021

The Covid pandemic has provided us all with reflection time and with this, re-evaluation and prioritisation of what is important. Whether this is moving to a house with a larger outside space or taking a career break, most of these decisions have a financial angle. It is for this reason that Ed Gibson, Head of Division for Shaw Gibbs Financial Planning has decided to expand his business with the hire of two Financial Planners.

by Peter O'Connell

13 Jul 2021

Over the past few months, in anticipation of social distancing measures being removed from July, and with the benefit of 16 months experience of home working, we have revised our flexible working policy and added in more agility. The aim is to try and take the best bits of both home and office working and ensure our teams benefit from both.

by Fran Kidd

9 Jul 2021

Abingdon-based fabrication company, LTi Metaltech has bought Bridgend based Vessco Engineering, Julian Vance-Daniel will remain in the combined group in a senior business development role.

by Delyth Barnett

8 Jul 2021

Earlier this year, Rishi Sunak announced that support for the SEISS will be extended throughout the summer. HMRC have recently updated their online guidance regarding the fifth and final payment for self-employed workers across the UK.

by Laura Cardy

7 Jul 2021

Accountancy practices are training organisations, this means that we invest in the future of our employees by opening trainee positions which include with the opportunity to study a professional qualification alongside learning ‘on the job’.

by Emily Hillier

5 Jul 2021

There are potential consequences for both you and your employer if you are considering remote working by working for your UK employer from another country.