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  1. Blog23rd Jun 2025

    Eva Chambers, author of blog on gender pay gap reporting

    Gender Pay Gap Reporting: What’s changing for Irish businesses?

    The gender pay gap remains a barrier to true equality in businesses. Discrepancies in pay across genders continue to exist, which not only hinders individuals but also organisations. Ensuring your gender pay gap report is complete isn’t just a moral…

    By Eva Chambers

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  2. Blog23rd Jun 2025

    Ashok Thomas, author of blog about buying a business

    5 Essential Steps to Buying a Business: A step-by-step guide

    Buying a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding ventures you’ll ever take on, but it’s also a complex process with plenty of pitfalls for the unprepared. One of the biggest challenges for buyers is knowing what…

    By Ashok Thomas

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  3. Blog23rd Jun 2025

    Sarah-Jane Murphy, author of blog about the family agreement

    The family agreement: future-proofing the family business

    Employing over 60% of the population, family-run and small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Yet, most family businesses do not have a succession plan; the family agreement is the essential framework needed to secure the business’s future. Fear…

    By Sarah-Jane Murphy

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  4. Blog23rd Jun 2025

    Ailsa Smillie, HR Manager and author of blog about informal grievances

    4 key ways to effectively manage an informal grievance

    Economic uncertainty, stretched teams, hybrid working, and rising stress levels are taking their toll. This can lead to a decline in patience, empathy, and tolerance towards employees. Formal complaints have always been part of the employee relations landscape; however, what…

    By Ailsa Smillie

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  5. Blog19th Jun 2025

    Gabrielle Bird, author of blog about VAT recovery on pension investment costs.

    VAT recovery on pension investment costs: What’s changed?

    Yesterday, HMRC issued Revenue and Customs Brief 4 (2025), marking a major shift in the long-running saga of VAT recovery on pension investment costs. For businesses and trustees alike, this is more than a technical tweak—it’s a chance to simplify…

    By Alistair Duncan

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  6. Blog13th Jun 2025

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    Making Tax Digital (MTD): 7 steps to help you prepare

    From 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment will become mandatory for self-employed individuals and landlords with a combined annual gross income (before expenses) of over £50,000 from any of these sources by reference to what was reported on…

    By Kirsty Ringland

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  7. Blog13th Jun 2025

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    What is a Payment on Account?

    Is the 31st of July the forgotten payment deadline? Individuals who find themselves in the self-assessment regime know the significance of 31 January – the filing and payment deadline of the previous year’s self-assessment. The filing and payment deadline falling…

    By Carol Edwards

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  8. Blog11th Jun 2025

    Ross Parsler AAB, author of blog about the R&D tax claim notification

    R&D Tax Claim Notification: What the New Rules Mean for You

    WHAT IS THE NEW R&D TAX CLAIM NOTIFICATION RULE? If your company is planning to claim R&D tax relief, the R&D tax claim notification rule is something you need to know about. Introduced in April 2023, this rule means some…

    By Ross Parsler

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  9. Blog9th Jun 2025

    Jordan Taylor, Audit Director

    AI & Data: The key to better audits?

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way the world looks. From the adverts we see across social media, to research and development conducted by major tech giants, to streamlining recruitment processes, AI is everywhere. There’s no doubt that it’s also…

    By Jordan Taylor

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  10. Blog6th Jun 2025

    Vicky Madigan Senior Consultant and author of blog about workplace investigations

    9 key steps for a fair and effective workplace investigation

    When issues arise at work, be it misconduct, grievances, or policy breaches, employers have a duty to respond promptly and fairly. A well-conducted workplace investigation isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about creating a fair process that protects your people,…

    By Vicky Madigan

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  11. Case Study5th Jun 2025

    Phoenix Specialist Solutions

    Phoenix Specialist Solutions

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  12. Webinars & Events

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    What’s next for Inheritance Tax? Planning before 2026 & 2027

    The government have announced major reforms to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime, including sweeping changes to limit business reliefs and the inclusion of pension savings. Now is the time to plan ahead and minimise the impact on you and your…

    Date: 5th Jun 2025
    Time: 10.00am
    Where: Online

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