In July 2012, Lord Hodgson issued a report on the Charities Act 2006 which included a number of recommendations for charities in England and Wales.
Archives for 2015
Take it or leave it?
New rules turn pension planning on its head.
Return Journey
In July, we welcomed Lee Tomlinson to his new role as Client Manager at RfM Preston. It didn’t take long for Lee to settle in; in fact it’s almost as if he’s worked there before…
Sustainable growth
New Fylde office brings more to rural businesses
The year continues to be an eventful one for RfM. Winter saw the launch of the brand and our first three offices in Preston, Ulverston and Barrow. Spring brought new life to the group with a move into Morecambe and Lancaster. Now summer is here and the outlook is bright as we launch our Fylde office. [Read more…]
Accreditation where it’s due
We know we’re supposed to be good with numbers but we’re still trying to work out how Elaine Harris, Managing Partner at RfM Ulverston and RfM Barrow, found the time to successfully study for a prestigious professional qualification.
Call in the RfM cavalry
Contrary to popular belief, accounting isn’t just about records and returns, and being an accountant (or at least an RfM accountant) definitely isn’t boring. In fact, we regularly use our expertise to make a real difference to the fortunes of our clients’ businesses.
The votes are in…
What does the election result mean for small businesses?
The months of build up, bickering and pointless polling are over, the votes have been counted… and the Conservatives are in. Following an election that surprised many and saw massive shifts in the UK’s political landscape, the Conservatives now have five years to deliver on the promises they made during their campaign.
+ more local – say hello to RfM in Morecambe and Lancaster
It’s always nice to share good news and we’re delighted to be able to tell you that on 1st May 2015, we welcomed two new additions to the RfM family with the opening of RfM Morecambe and RfM Lancaster.
New team brings more expertise to RfM
Peter Armer and Rachel Brownsmith, partners at our new Lancaster and Morecambe offices, are experienced Chartered Management Accountants who bring specialist skills not previously available from within the RfM group.
Our new brand is much more ‘us’
Change is as good as a rest, they say, and our change of name and refreshing new brand image has definitely given us a little spring in our step.
+ more on the ball
We’re proud to support the local community and its sporting teams as the main sponsors of Barrow Rugby Club for a third year and new sponsors of Barrow FC.
State Pension top up – is it for me?
Pensioners will, from later this year, be able to purchase up to a maximum of £25 per week extra State Pension.
Building a better Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
In Budget 2014 the Government announced that it would consult on options to improve the operation of the CIS and on the introduction of mandatory online CIS filing for contractors.
Repairs and Renewals – Capital or Revenue expenditure?
Should a client face an enquiry from HMRC into their tax return and accounts, a common area that is reviewed is any deduction that may have been claimed in the accounts for repairs and renewals.
No relief for incorporations
Owner managers have increasingly chosen to operate their businesses through the company medium in recent years as some regulation has reduced for the smaller company and because it is more conducive to minimising personal tax and National Insurance liabilities.