Understanding audits for UK subsidiaries of international groups
It’s important to know when a company needs to get its accounts audited. For UK subsidiaries of big global companies, this can be tricky. Let’s break down the rules for when audits are needed and how companies can make sure they follow them. What is...
How much personal info should I share with my accountant?
An excellent accountant is so much more than just your “numbers person”. We’re your sounding board, problem-solver and support system to help you overcome any challenges as you run your business. Except, it’s not just limited to business. We want to hear what’s really...
Why we have our own HMRC agent access
When you onboard with us, we’ll ask you to authorise us to file taxes on your behalf. We do this by linking our “agent access” login to each of your HMRC tax references. You might be wondering why we prefer to have our own agent access instead of logging into yours....
What’s the line between payroll and HR?
A great accountant helps with more than just the numbers. They act as a sounding board when you need advice, find you quick wins and give you more time to spend doing what you love. Having said that, accountants specialise in what they do best, meaning we can’t help...
How do the trading year and tax year differ, and what effect does it have on my business?
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between your trading year and the tax year, your curiosity couldn’t have come at a better time. HMRC have recently introduced changes that make distinguishing between the two – and choosing the correct trading year...Follow Starfish Accounting
