HMRC ‘one-to-many’ letters, or just one too many letters?
In recent weeks, it could be argued there have been one too many HMRC letters being sent to taxpayers. HMRC...
Outsourced Finance Solutions – Automation, accuracy and efficiency, even more critical in the post pandemic environment.
A colleague of mine when discussing cash flow, once used the great analogy of a business being an engine and...
The Summer Statement – rolling update
Rishi Sunak announced phase two “Protect, support, create” of his three-phased economic recovery strategy which centred around helping businesses bring...
What are the benefits of outsourcing your accounting function?
Outsourcing your accounting function was historically a case of passing over the compliance aspect of managing the business’ accounts and...
An introductory guide to cloud accounting
Technology is changing the way businesses capture financial records and the efficiency in which it can be done, significantly reducing...
What are the academy trust figures we really need?
I’ve written previously about the relevance and potential pitfalls of some of the online information available regarding academy trusts, and...
Beware the false gods of academy trust statistics
There is a wealth of information available – particularly online – about the structure and performance of academy trusts; but...
SMEs still under threat from late payment culture and commercial disputes
A new survey of hundreds of SMEs has found that late payments continue to cause serious concerns for six out...
Why collaboration might be the cornerstone of success for academy trusts
Against a backdrop of school league tables, academy trust educational and financial performance statistics, as well as a raft of...
How do you find the right leadership team for your multi-academy trust?
Each leadership team is unique, so find the right one for your trust. When it comes to the overall performance...
How will changes to the Academies Handbook affect trust governance and finances?
Anyone involved in the running of an academy trust will have been waiting for the publication of the Academies Financial...
Interactive service map (PWA)
About the interactive service map Explore our interactive service map to discover the full range of service Price Bailey has...