If you are considering moving Accountant, how easy is it and what are the steps? What to consider before moving? Make sure you’re not tied into any contractual terms which may prevent you from moving. We recommend that you get your last filings made in good time. Trying to move Accountant when your next deadline…
Keeping on top of your Creditors Report – possible causes of ageing debts.
What employers need to know about the winding down of furlough scheme, which is due to come to an end in November.
Ascentant are pleased to announce that it has been accredited ‘Cyber Secure’ by Cyber Essentials. Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats. From 1 October 2014, Government requires all suppliers bidding for contracts involving the handling of certain sensitive and personal information to be certified against…
Covid19 & the future law firm The Covid-19 pandemic has hit law firms hard and forced them to implement business continuity plans and utilise different ways of working, never thought possible 12 months ago.But with advances in technology and amendments to the SRA regulatory framework, will this lead to the evolution of legal practices? Law…
“I need help filling in the Jobs Retention Scheme Form” is the most common question we are being asked at the moment. Here Kevin Drew, Ascentant’s Managing Director, offers timely advice. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) went live on 20th April 2020 and employers can now claim a grant from…
How Remote is your Accountant? How is your accountant coping during lockdown? Is it business as usual? Are they still answering their phone and emails? Are your usual team responding to requests or have they been furloughed? From the beginning, Ascentant have specialised in providing remote outsourced Accountancy solutions to businesses across the country, establishing…
Everything you need to know about claiming business support as a Small to Medium Business or Sole Trader.
Recently, owing to various political factors, the confidence in the UK stock market and pension funds has been inconsistent. The UK property market, whilst cyclical, has proved over the long-term to be a safe and sometimes very lucrative investment, resulting in an increased interest in the Buy-To-Let aspect of the rental sector. Buy-to-let involves investing…
The updated Solicitors Accounts Rules come into force along with the updated Solicitors Handbook on 25th November 2019. The New Solicitors Accounts Rules can be found here. There are also a number of guidance notes which can be found as follows: Do I need to operate a client account? Third Party Managed Accounts (TPMA’s) Joint…