Getting ready for an audit is unlikely to be one of your favourite things to do as a business owner. But being prepared, organised and ready can take some of the pain out of an audit. Planning for your audit helps your auditor get their job done more quickly, and also means there’s minimal disruption

In today’s digital times, you’re probably used to having unrivalled access to your financial numbers, key performance indicators (KPIs) and cashflow metrics. Without good bookkeeping, the speed and quality of your reporting can quickly fall down. So, why is fast and accurate bookkeeping so important? And what are the main bookkeeping tasks that your business

Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is an integral part of the UK income tax system. But what do the PAYE codes issued by HMRC to you and your employees actually mean? Here’s our lowdown on PAYE codes and how they help you understand your tax allowance and the amount deducted in tax on your monthly