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Payroll
The risks of incorrect payroll data
20th June 2024
Managing payroll efficiently is critical to maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with legal regulations. Yet, many organisations overlook the complexities involved, often resulting in costly errors. Rowleys payroll manager, Rebecca Gotch, shares more about the risks of incorrect payroll data....
Tax
Employee share schemes: What are they and what are the benefits?
30th May 2024
Employee share schemes are a powerful tool for awarding equity to your employees, offering a strategic way to incentivise and retain key staff crucial to your business's success. These schemes not only motivate employees but also help engage the next...
Pensions
Is the pension market ready for net zero?
28th May 2024
A net zero commitment involves integrating climate change into the core of portfolio management. As pension schemes and asset managers transition from setting net zero targets to achieving them, they face greater complexity and must allocate more resources to meet...
Payroll
Payroll Health Check
15th May 2024
Managing payroll can be complex, and mistakes in this area can lead to costly fines and other compliance issues. Our new Payroll Health Check is designed to prevent these problems and ensure your payroll operates as smoothly as possible. Our...
General & People
Life at Rowleys – Sarah Faulconbridge
5th May 2024
Sarah Faulconbridge is a specialist medical accountant at Rowleys. Here, Sarah shares more about her role and life at Rowleys. What is your position at Rowleys? Qualified Senior Why did you choose to follow a career in accountancy? When I...
General & People
The latest changes to Child Benefit
3rd May 2024
More families in the UK will now be eligible for Child Benefit payments due to a recent increase in the income threshold announced in the Budget. This change, which took effect on 6 April 2024, is expected to benefit a...
General & People
Rowleys expands its international reach through DFK UKI/International membership
1st May 2024
Rowleys, a leading firm of accountants based in the East Midlands, has become a member of DFK, a global association of like-minded audit, accounting and tax professionals. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Rowleys as it expands its reach...
Medical
Red Flag Update – Important updates for GP practices
17th April 2024
SUCCESSION AND RETIREMENT PLANNING; WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR PREMISES? Have you ever considered whether a sale and leaseback transaction would resolve your succession planning issues or whether putting a lease in place between the retired GPs and the existing...
General & People
Partner promotions at Rowleys
3rd April 2024
Rowleys has announced two partner promotions, with Lisa Parkes and Matt Hutchinson joining the firm’s leadership team. Lisa Parkes and Matt Hutchinson have both been promoted to partner. Lisa is an Audit signatory for the firm and works with a...
Payroll
The latest National Minimum Wage breaches: Common pitfalls to avoid
28th March 2024
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) recently unveiled its 20th instalment of companies that have fallen foul of National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations. Over 524 businesses were named, impacting 172,199 workers. This serves as a stark reminder of the...
General & People
Rowleys’ event highlights business confidence amidst economic uncertainty
25th March 2024
Rowleys hosted a Budget Breakfast event at Winstanley House, following the latest Budget announcement on 6th March. Attended by over 40 organisations and business owners from across the East Midlands, the event provided a platform for insightful analysis and discussion...
Pensions
Challenges in establishing a Pension Protection Fund consolidator for Defined Benefit pension schemes
14th March 2024
The UK government's initiative to establish a public sector consolidator by 2026 for smaller Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes, primarily unattractive to commercial providers, is a significant development. The proposed consolidator is expected to operate under the umbrella of the...
Tax
Spring Budget – March 2024
7th March 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his ‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ on Wednesday 6 March 2024. His speech promised ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes’. Lowering taxes The Chancellor made further changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs),...
Tax
2024 Budget predictions: Insights from our tax experts
20th February 2024
As the Budget announcement on March 6 approaches, speculation is rife about the fiscal measures the government will unveil to steer the economy forward. At Rowleys, our tax team has been reviewing the current economic and political landscape to provide...
Tax
2023-2024 Year End Tax Planning Guide
15th February 2024
With just over a month to go before the end of the tax year, now is a good time to review your finances and ensure you are taking maximum advantage of any available tax allowances and reliefs. From 6 April 2024,...
General & People
Budget Breakfast – 12th March 2024
8th February 2024
We are holding our Budget Breakfast on Tuesday, 12th March, at the beautiful Winstanley House in Leicester. A great opportunity to meet more of the Rowleys team, key contacts and clients over breakfast. Join us for a full English breakfast as we...
Medical
Red Flag Update – Important updates of GP practices
6th February 2024
STAMP DUTY LAND TAX (SDLT) For most medical practices SDLT is a cost which they will have to encounter at some point or another. Please click below to find out more. Red Flag February 2024
Not For Profit
A missed opportunity: Gift Aid on trustees’ expenses
22nd January 2024
Gift Aid is a well-known tax relief that allows charities to claim an additional 25% on eligible donations. However, there is a lesser-known opportunity that many charities may be overlooking – Gift Aid on trustees' expenses. By creating an expense...
Tax
Research & Development (R&D): Forthcoming changes
17th January 2024
Change is on the horizon for Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. With the R&D Merged Scheme, set to kick in from April 2024, promising a simpler, more consolidated process. Other changes include the introduction of the R&D Intensive Scheme,...
Tax
HMRC clamps down on ‘side hustle tax’ for online sellers
10th January 2024
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be cracking down on online sellers who are deemed to be ‘trading’. From the start of this year, various digital platforms, including Vinted and eBay, must share information with HMRC to identify individuals who...
