Accounting Guides
What will an accountant do for your limited company? How to choose the right accountant for your business. What to look out for, and what to avoid.
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How to find the best accountant for your limited company
Hiring an accountant may be the most important thing you do during the early days of running your company. What to look out for when comparing providers.
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Details you must include on limited company invoices
Creating invoices is a key task for limited company owners. If your invoices lack certain details, this could cause a delay in receiving payment.
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Changing accountants – how the process works in practice
As a limited company owner, there may be a time when you decide to change accountants. How does the disengagement and professional clearnace process work?
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List of limited company accountants
Here is a list of some specialist limited company accountants. We have worked with all of the firms listed here for many years.
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Balance sheet, profit and loss account – what do they mean?
If you run a limited company, your accounts will contain a balance sheet and profit and loss statement. They form part of your statutory annual accounts.
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How do I know if an accountant is qualified?
In this article, we’ll look at some of the important qualifications you should look out for when choosing an accountant for your new limited company.
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Do you need an accountant for a limited company?
If you set up a limited company, do you need to hire an accountant to look after your tax affairs? Why appointing an accountant makes a lot of sense.
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What should limited company owners know about bookkeeping?
If you are a new business owner, bookkeeping in some form is going to be essential to organising your finances, allowing you to keep up-to-date records of both your income and your outgoings.
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How much do limited company accountants cost?
For all small company owners, cost is a crucial factor when it comes to choosing an accountant. How much do accountants charge?
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10 questions to ask an accountant before you sign up
Looking for an accountant? Make sure you find the right one for your business with our guide to useful questions to ask an accountant before you work together.
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What do limited company accounts consist of?
All registered companies must prepare annual accounts and file them with Companies House and HMRC. Businesses must accurately report on their financial activity during the tax year just gone.
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What are patents and how do I get one?
If you’ve designed a new product or process that you believe is unique you may want to protect your invention by taking out a patent. But what exactly is a patent, what level of protection does it offer, and how easy is it to apply for one?