While we’re all still guessing what may be announced in the upcoming Autumn Budget, there’s still plenty of issues from previous Statements which people need to act on.
Author Archives: Jane Maclachlan
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Oct
Oct
David Jackson, joins Saint & Co as a new auditor manager
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Aug
Aug
Starting a business is something that needs careful planning, especially in challenging economic environments. Regardless of the economic climate, there are a lot of things to consider before you take the plunge. Will you make enough money to sustain this as a full-time business? Why are you running the business? Spotted a gap in the…
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Charities across England, Wales and Scotland are facing important changes to financial reporting thresholds — and trustees should be preparing now. The updated thresholds affect how charities register, prepare accounts, file information and meet scrutiny requirements. While the day-to-day work of many charities may not change, the administrative obligations sitting behind them could. For trustees,…
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Jun
Jun
A Cumbrian accountant is sharing his five-step guide for businesses which will benefit from a temporary reduction in VAT. Between June 25th to September 1st, the Government is lowering VAT on certain supplies relating to children and families from 20% to 5% to help more people enjoy the summer months. The temporary ‘Summer Holiday’ reduction…
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Jun
Jun
Two Cumbrian businesses played key advisory roles in the sale of a major family-owned portfolio of petrol stations. Saint & Co Chartered Accountants and legal firm Burnetts, both headquartered in Carlisle, worked collaboratively to guide long-term clients Hills of Corby Hill Group through a deal which resulted in the multi-million-pound sale of 12 petrol filling…
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Jun
Jun
‘If I’m buying a company car for the business, should I go fully electric or is a hybrid vehicle the better option?’ This is a common question we get asked at Saint & Co. Both options have their merits. Hybrid vehicles offer flexibility, familiarity and a fallback when charging isn’t convenient. Electric vehicles, meanwhile, promise…
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Jun
Jun
Congratulations to two Saint & Co colleagues who have made great strides to becoming fully qualified accountants. Ross Huck and Ben Cakebread, both aged 24, are based in our Ambleside office and have achieved part-qualified status in recognition of their continued progress. They now have just three exams to pass as they work their way…
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Apr
Apr
A Cumbrian accountant has been promoted to the position of partner after more than a decade of service. Saint & Co Chartered Accountants has appointed Tom Scott as a senior member of the firm in recognition of the high level of service he continues to provide to clients and his colleagues. Having joined the company…
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‘Cancer is a word, not a sentence’. How humour helped inspirational accountant following double mastectomy
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Oct
Oct
An inspirational cancer survivor is spreading a message of hope to others diagnosed with the disease as she shares how humour helped her through her illness. Mel Watson was just 33 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. To control the disease, she opted for a double mastectomy and to have her ovaries…
