FRS 102 Lease Accounting 2026: A Guide for UK SMEs
From 1 January 2026, most company leases come onto the balance sheet under amended FRS 102. What UK SMEs need to do for their first reporting period.
Accounting notes
Practitioner views on bookkeeping, financial reporting, and cloud-file hygiene. What audit taught me to spot, why Excel still earns its place, and how to keep a Xero file defensible.
Accounting notes
UAE WPS Compliance 2026: Mainland Employer Checklist
From 1 June 2026, UAE mainland employers must pay 85% of wages by the 1st of each month via WPS. Penalties start on Day 5. Here is the checklist.
National Living Wage £12.71: Employer Payroll Checklist 2026
The NLW rose to £12.71 from 1 April 2026 and the Fair Work Agency launched a week later. What UK employers need to check now to stay compliant.
UAE Financial Year-End Planning: A 2026 Guide for Companies
Year-end planning for UAE companies in 2026. Filing deadlines, audit thresholds, Small Business Relief, and what to do 90 days out from your year end.
Cash Flow Management for UK Small Businesses: 2026 Guide
How UK small businesses can manage cash flow in 2026: rolling forecasts, late-payment defences, and what the new legislation means for you.
MTD Record Keeping: What Sole Traders Must Get Right
What digital records sole traders and landlords must keep under MTD for Income Tax, how digital links work, and common mistakes to avoid.
UK Capital Allowances 2026: New Rates Explained
The main WDA drops from 18% to 14% and a new 40% first-year allowance kicks in. Here is what UK businesses should claim from April 2026.
Bank-Feed Hygiene: My Five-Minute New Client Check
A five-minute bank-feed hygiene check that catches bookkeeping problems before they cost you. What audit taught me about reading a Xero or QuickBooks file fast.
Year-End Accounts Checklist for UK Companies
Year-end accounts checklist for UK limited company directors. Covers Companies House and HMRC filing deadlines, late penalty rates, and what to prepare.