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Inheritance Tax (IHT) to be Simplified
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) have undertaken a detailed review of Inheritance Tax (IHT), which is perceived by many as a complicated tax. The government normally takes account of OTS recommendations and their report is likely to lead to future changes to the rules. We will keep you posted as the changes may necessitate…
Read MoreAssure UK Welcomes Workers Pension Trusts Successful Authorisation
Leading audit and assurance provider, Assure UK worked with Workers Pension Trust on the Systems and Processes and Fit and Proper Person Checks to successfully obtain Master Trust Authorisation on 27 August 2019 by The Pensions Regulator (TPR). Workers Pension Trust brings the number of authorised schemes in the market to 20 and is the…
Read MoreAssure UK Launch Cloud Accounting Company
Assure UK has launched a sister company Progress Accountants, to meet clients cloud accounting needs and help them comply with Making Tax Digital regulations. Based in North Oxfordshire, Progress Accountants is not your average accountancy practice, it is here to reinvent accountancy, making business life for clients a little more enjoyable. From simply helping to…
Read MoreNo Change to Rent a Room Scheme for Air BnB Landlords
Last year HMRC carried out a review of rent a room relief that was introduced in 1992 to offer a wider range of low cost rented accommodation. It was proposed that the availability of this generous relief would be restricted to situations where the taxpayer was resident for at least part of the time when…
Read MoreAssure UK Celebrates Success at the Cherwell Business Awards
Assure UK, Banbury based audit and assurance provider is celebrating success having won the Apprenticeship and Training award at the Cherwell Business Awards 2019. Now in its 8th year, the Cherwell Business Awards aim to bring the business community together in the Cherwell district to celebrate hard work and excellence and showcase true success stories.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Internal Audit: COSO Framework
Practical knowledge of the 2013 COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (the Framework) is needed for pension scheme entities wanting to demonstrate to the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and stakeholders that it is taking the EU Directive IORP II on internal controls seriously. COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission) is a US business…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Assurance Reporting
What is Assurance reporting? Assurance is provided to give its recipients ‘piece of mind’. There are different types of assurance reports, they can be for internal and external use, the reports provide confidence to stakeholders in regards to the systems and processes your business has in place. These reports highlight how risks are being managed…
Read MoreAssure UK shortlisted in the Cherwell Business Awards
Local Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, Assure UK has been shortlisted for the ‘Apprenticeship and Training Award’ at the impending 2019 Cherwell Business Awards. Now in its 8th year, the Cherwell Business Awards aim to bring the business community together in the Cherwell district to celebrate hard work and excellence and showcase true success stories.…
Read MoreAssure UK Appoint New Practice Consultant
Assure UK have appointed Graham Eden as a Practice Consultant to meet the needs of the business’ planned growth and expansion. Graham joins Assure UK from reputable accountants, Cognitor Ltd, where he successfully owned and managed the practice, based in Bromsgrove, for 18 years. Graham successfully grew the practice before he sold it in 2007.…
Read MoreAssure UK shortlisted in the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards
Assure UK leading pension audit and assurance provider, Assure UK has been shortlisted for the Apprenticeship Employer Award at the impending Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards (OAA) 2019. Now in its 3rd year, the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards, aim to reward both apprentices and apprentice employers across Oxfordshire that have proved themselves worthy of recognition in these increasingly challenging economic times.…
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