We are pleased to announce that our International network HLB International has won the prestigious award of ‘Network of the Year’ at the International Accounting Forum awards ceremony in London. This is the third time that HLB have won this award in the last five...
Looking to drive business growth? There are many types of business growth such as organic, strategic and mergers to name just a few. In this article, we explore how conducting regular management accounts can give business owners the financial information they need to...
Its HLB Communities Day! To show our support, we have setup a food bank collection in each of our three offices. We would like to thank all of our staff for donating so generously for such worthy causes.In our Sheffield office we collected food for the S6 FoodbankIn...
Inheritance tax guide How can I reduce any inheritance tax liabilities? Planning ahead allows individuals and couples to employ strategies for reducing the value of their taxable estate, helping them stay under the inheritance tax threshold. Below we highlight some of...
£10 daily penalty for Self-Assessment starts on 1st May Starting from 1st May 2024, individuals who have yet to submit their overdue Self-Assessment tax return for the 2022-23 tax year will incur additional late filing penalties of £10 per day (capped at a total of...
In the UK, Chartered Accountants play a crucial role in financial management for businesses and individuals alike. They are responsible for preparing and examining financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. Chartered Accountants...
Well you can blame the Romans, especially Julius Caesar and Europe. Back in 1582 the Pope Gregory X111 commanded the change from the Julian calendar as there was a problem. It ran for 30 or 31 days for 11 months and it was only February that had 28 days (29 every 4...
This Easter we took part in Sharp Consultancy's Easter Egg Drive for charity. This year, Sharp Consultancy were collecting Easter Eggs for Paces. Paces are a leading specialist centre for children with Celebral Palsy. We would like to thank all of our staff that...
Hawsons is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. We are pleased to announce that HLB International has moved up two places in the International Accounting Bulletin’s global ranking to 8th position. In the 2022...
Spring Budget 2024 Summary Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his ‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ on Wednesday 6 March 2024. His speech promised ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes’. Lowering taxes The Chancellor made further changes to...
Today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his 2024 Spring Budget where he summarised the UK economic performance and announced his proposals for tax. We highlight below some of the key tax changes announced. National Insurance Contributions cut From April 2024,...
The cyber security criminals aren’t giving up, and they’re not just doubling down either. They are now tripling down. They even have virtual “ransomware supermarkets” for criminals to pop in and buy ransomware in a box with a set of instructions so even more criminals...