Hawsons Corporate Finance are delighted to announce that Spencer Agents have completed their transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. Spencer Agents are a local and independent estate agent based in Sheffield. Founded in 1993, we believe that they are the first...
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Spawforths, a masterplanning and architectural consultancy based in Wakefield during their transition into employee ownership. The Wakefield-based company works on an array of development projects, spanning from...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that she will deliver her Autumn Budget on Wednesday 30th October. This will be Rachel Reeves’ first Budget as Chancellor. It should also provide an insight into what direction the new Labour government will take on tax policy....
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...
Accounting is stereotypically believed to be dull and uninteresting, however, choosing a career path in accountancy or taxation is a great step toward a successful future. It is a rewarding and satisfying job for many reasons.Why should you choose a career path in...
What is inheritance tax? The government imposes inheritance tax on the estate of a deceased person before distributing the assets to their heirs. It calculates this tax based on the value of the person's estate (the assets they own individually) above a certain...
Peter Wilmer and Jack Ware, members of the Hawsons Corporate Finance team, acted as lead advisors for TMS Europe Limited’s (“TMS”) transition into employee ownership. Ryan Fitzpatrick from Shakespeare Martineau LLP provided legal advice on the transaction. TMS Europe...
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...