MTD for ITSA – are you ready?
Making Tax Digital for income tax (MTD for ITSA) might have been delayed until April 2024 at the very earliest, but that doesn’t make knowing how to prepare for it
Testimonial: Chris Kember, Senior Partner at Sinden Thackeray Partnership
“Our firm migrated from Iris to Capium in April 2021, mid-pandemic, which was a big step as we had been using Iris software for over 30 years, but we do
Specialist accounting firms need to prove their expertise
You’ve probably added on your website that your firm has a lot of specialist knowledge. Your firm “knows all the ins and outs”, you might have written, and “nothing is
Testimonial: Aplus Accountancy Limited
“I moved to Capium from Iris because their pricing is more reasonable; I was paying too much as I have a niche client base, I am saving money and still
Make your client comms feel more personal with automation
As an accounting firm, you probably want to retain your clients – it’s a lot easier than finding new ones. It’s more profitable, too. According to one study, increasing retention
Is the UK turning into a tax haven?
In typical Conservative fashion, it was once the Government’s plan to lower the corporation tax rate from 20% in early 2016 to 17% by 2020. But then, shortly after the
Testimonial: Green Star Financial Limited
“I have been using Capium for over three years, and the software has made my work so much easier! The Self Assessment module is straightforward and similar to HMRC’s form
Capium announces exciting new partnership with Initor Global UK
Capium is thrilled to announce its new partnership with outsourcing champion Initor Global UK! Initor Global UK (IG UK) is an established global outsourcing accounting company that specialises in providing
What are the characteristics of a resilient business?
When the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced his Autumn Budget 2021, a key idea was about building an economy as the UK “emerged” from the pandemic. But fast
The days of the tax loophole are limited
Each year, it gets harder to find ways to reduce client tax bills through reliefs, allowances and loopholes, so you need to find better and more sustainable ways to add
Don’t indulge problem clients – deal with them
With self-assessment season just round the corner once again, you’re probably already worrying about the clients you just know are going to let you down. We call them ‘problem clients’.
Anti-money laundering regulation is an unfair burden on accountants
In the age of international organised crime and global terrorism, nobody disagrees with the principle of anti-money laundering (AML) legislation, not least accountants, who’re required to do a lot of
Automate compliance so you can focus on profitable advisory work
How does your accountancy firm differentiate itself from the competition? Most firms agree that accounting services fall into three main levels: compliance, performance and advisory. Compliance sits at the foundation;
How can accountants help clients go digital?
You know the client – the one who’s never been comfortable with everything going online, who prefers all their paperwork in physical form and would take a phone call over
How 2020 accelerated MTD and cloud adoption
One of the many impacts of the pandemic has been the faster adoption of digital in both our business and personal lives. So, while Netflix shares soared 60% between
Value-based pricing vs the timesheet
Should your firm charge based on time or value? This question continues to be a controversial topic in the accounting industry. While some accountants remain staunch believers in the
Promoting your firm using social media and digital networking
Marketing can be expensive and frustrating but there are ways to boost your profile for free, with the investment of a little time. For instance, is your firm present
If you’re going to niche, do your homework
A lot of accountancy firms like the idea of specialising. Whether that’s by working with clients in a particular sector, of a particular size or by offering very specific
‘’Efficient, innovative, and simply helpful Capium saved me £20k a year’’
We spoke with Jonathan Myers, director of UWM Accountants who not only saved £20k with Capium but also increased his team’s efficiency and clients efficiency. Technology embracing software, the
The changing of the guard: how many new firms will start in 2021?
We’re halfway through the year and the accountancy sector is fizzing with activity – we’re talking to people founding their own firms every week. This might seem a bit odd
