Just three years after joining RfM Accountants as a graduate, we are delighted to be able to congratulate Kathryn Gardner on passing all her ACCA professional accounting exams – first time!
Archives for 2017
RfM gives invaluable accounting support to charity
Emma Murphy and Janet Williams are on a mission. It’s a mission that has seen them making a real difference. They have successfully campaigned for changes that will protect the future health of thousands of babies. And they have made influential friends in high places. Here’s their story and how RfM is supporting them with their quest.
A wealth of options for business funding
Thanks to our experience, knowledge and connections, RfM Accountants can often find business funding with better terms than you might get independently. Catalyst Finance, one of our recommended providers, has successfully helped a number of our clients to access finance for cash flow and business projects.
Small business financial decisions – FRS102 or FRS105?
In recent years, many companies have been preparing and filing ‘small company accounts’ under the Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities (FRSSE). But now FRSSE has been withdrawn and small companies, or ‘micro-entities’, have a decision to make.
Plan ahead to lessen the Inheritance Tax blow
There is never a good time to think about the unthinkable. But as HMRC reveals a 22% increase in Inheritance Tax receipts for 2015/16, a little forward tax planning now could make a big difference when you die.
What’s mine is yours – dividing rental income
Our current tax regime provides married couples and civil partners with opportunities to reduce their income tax liabilities by dividing assets between themselves. However, when it comes to dividing rental income, beware of the traps.
BEIS – The business department re-shuffle
Last July, Prime Minister Theresa May made set about making major changes to the departments responsible for business. The new department overseeing business matters is now known as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. It’s not the snappiest of names so we’ll be using its acronym, BEIS.
RfM tree-cyclers collect for a good cause
Staff from RfM Ulverston helped turn fir trees into funds by giving their time to support St. Mary’s Hospice on their annual Christmas Tree collection day on Saturday 14th January.