Accounting Software VS Manual Accounting
As time goes on, more and more accountants are moving their workload onto a digital format, but some still prefer the more old-fashioned ways of working. Each process has its
AML – What you need to know
The Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidance provides the accountancy industry with the requirements of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017) which increased the scope from the earlier Money Laundering
How to increase the value of your firm’s tax clients
While many consider automation in accounting with scepticism or a degree of fear, it really should be seen as an opportunity. You can take work that was being done by
How much should you be charging for payroll?
It’s one of those age-old questions: How much should I be charging for my services? You don’t want to undersell yourself and end up losing money for your hard work,
Is the blockchain an opportunity for accountants or a threat?
Blockchain technology represents both threats and opportunities for accountants and bookkeeping professionals. Regardless, it’s part of accountancy’s future. While it is best known for its underpinning of cryptocurrency, blockchain
Celebrating 7 Years by Planting 7000 Trees
Did you know that Capium turned 7 this year? Well, we did! To celebrate, we’re thanking you all by planting 7000 trees. We want to do right by you. We
How much should company secretarial cost?
How much should you be charging for company secretarial services? Starting a company secretarial service is a good move for many accounting firms – your clients need support to stay
Celebrating Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee
This June marks the Queen’s 70 years of service Whether you like the Queen or not, there is no denying what her Majesty has done for the UK! From her international
Blue Pill VS Red Pill: The future of your Practice is in Morpheus’ hands
With the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) made by HMRC back in April 2019, as an accountant it may be comparable to Trinity in the opening scene of The
Making Tax Digital | What May MTD Mean For Accountants?
What does MTD mean for accountants? MTD has seen mixed responses from the accounting industry, with some worried it spells the end of the profession, and others excited at the
Are company secretarial services VAT exempt?
Unfortunately, company secretarial services are not exempt from VAT, so you will have to charge tax on your outsourced secretarial offers. This can make your life more difficult with the
Corporation Tax | A Beginner’s Guide
The complete guide to accounting for corporation tax When you start a business, a new tax which you have not come across before may suddenly be on your radar: Corporation
Lead Generation for Accountants: Mastering Digital Marketing
Introducing a useful guide for all accountants to help grow your Practice: We have put together this guide to help accountants understand how to use digital marketing to draw in the
Testimonial: Matthew Marshall, Director at Pi Accountancy
“We switched from VT Accountancy to Capium about 4 years ago and the software allowed us to become more time-efficient, which is a major thing for us. It’s a
HMRC Service Updates
Service issues Annual investment allowance The Autumn Budget 2021 extended the annual investment allowance provisional £1 million cap until 31 March 2023. The extension of the temporary £1 million cap
Carrot and stick: Get your clients to file on time next year
With the self-assessment deadline out of the way, many UK accountants will now be celebrating making it through their busiest time of year. And for the second year in a
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
