Blogs
What’s coming up in December …
New from Accsys Accountants! Each month we will be focusing on a specific business topic and will be sending you blogs throughout the month that will give you some great insight [...]
The many benefits of asking customers for feedback
Customer feedback is a great way of gauging if your current clients, or customers, are satisfied or dissatisfied with your product or service. This is a vital tool as it allows [...]
Xerocon 2019
Last week we visited the amazing Xerocon London 2019, a world-class online accounting conference. This is an accountant’s dream filled with all the new tips and tools that [...]
We attended the awesome HSF Buckmore Park Team Fundraiser!
We had the opportunity to attend the Henry Surtees Foundations fundraiser last week hosted by Buckmore Park Karting Circuit, and it was great. Accsys Accountants entered a team, [...]
Why you should consider a virtual office!
There are many reasons why you might want to mask the true address of your business and using a virtual office address is a great way to do [...]
Entertaining – What you can and can’t claim…
HMRC do not like entertaining as much as the rest of us – at least they don’t like to give us tax relief for spending money on it. [...]
Stand-up desks – health benefits or just hype?
By now, many people have heard about standing desks and maybe even read reports on their potential to change lives. Many articles focus on the negatives of sitting: [...]
Now is the time to consider moving to Xero!
If you are considering a move to Xero, and are researching the other possibilities, then this post will help you. These days, the first decision when deciding on bookkeeping software is [...]
Accsys go wild at Go Ape!
Last week our team at Accsys accountants Limited decided to push our boundaries and head to Go APE! This was a great day for all the team to bond and [...]
Tax Guide – Changes to reverse charge VAT for CIS construction services
If you are CIS registered and VAT registered then from the 1st of October there will be changes to the way you account for VAT. This guide looks into these [...]
The customer is not always right…
Most business owners are passionate about what they do and want to do the best work they can. They want to keep their customers happy, do a brilliant job and [...]
What are the warning signs of employee fraud?
You don’t have to look very hard to see cases of Employee Fraud, such as the case of Darren Carvill who stole more than £250,000 from employer Mr Clutch in [...]
5 Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them
Although most business owners recognise the importance of careful financial management, few seem to want to spend their time dealing with numbers. Unfortunately, not keeping a close eye on your [...]
5 areas to spend more of your business’s money…
We are always advising clients to cut costs and save on overheads - it comes with the territory, but sometimes spending your money can wind up helping your business immensely, [...]
Should you lease or buy equipment?
We are often asked by clients if they should buy or lease capital equipment for their businesses. The answer, as usual, is not simple and it depends upon the nature [...]
Don’t call the bank first – Try these alternative ways of dealing with cash flow problems
Most business owners immediately think of the bank or loans when they’re short of cash. But there are many more resources you can tap before you ask for that expensive [...]
Why Auto-enrolment pensions are a bit like boiling a frog!
You probably haven’t ever tried to boil a frog, but if you ever do then don’t put it in boiling water - it will jump straight out! If you start [...]
Is The Accountant ruining your business?
I am not being dramatic when I say receiving bad or incorrect advice from The Accountant can ruin your business. Unfortunately, I have seen it happen. And no, despite the [...]
Tax Season Madness … it wasn’t that bad if we are honest.
Everyone knows that January is hell for accountants. With all UK self-assessment tax returns due on 31st January, up and down the land accountants are struggling to get their returns [...]
How to spread invoices across several months in Xero.
In this example, we have received a rental invoice in November, but it relates to the months December – February 2019. Why spread the cost at all? For an accurate [...]
Taking Stock – How Stock can make a huge difference to your profit
If you hold stock or work in progress in your business, then the value of this stock has a huge impact on your profit. Imagine a scenario where you buy [...]
Receive a FREE Business Review – Worth £395!
We are offering a FREE Business Review to all of our clients using a system developed by our sister company The Organised Business. You have a growing business and want [...]
How does the 2018 Budget impact on Small Business Owners?
Another budget has gone by and yet again it seems to miss out most of the items that were speculated about in the weeks leading up to it. As far [...]
It’s not all about the P&L – don’t ignore your balance sheet!
When you run a business, you should be concentrating on how profitable you are – profit will ultimately turn into cash and the business will continue to grow. The first [...]
Don’t become a victim of Internal Fraud – 5 ways to avoid being ripped off.
When companies like Patisserie Valerie, who are regularly audited, report a £20m hole in their finances, nearly crippling the company and threatening the jobs of nearly 3000 people, what hope [...]