Excel Functions Finance Teams Actually Use (But Probably Don’t Know Yet)
I’ve been doing this finance thing for long enough to remember when VLOOKUP felt like black magic. Now we’ve got […]
Tax & Accounting
Tax & Accounting
Due Diligence in a Crisis: Why Financial Rigour Matters When Deals Fall Apart
Understanding due diligence isn’t about proving the deal works. It’s about knowing where it breaks—and managing that risk before you sign.
HMRC Updates, Tax & Accounting
HMRC’s New Rules for Corporation Tax Returns: What Your Business Needs to Know
If you file corporation tax returns, HMRC’s latest consultation should be on your radar. On 10 March, HMRC published proposals
Tax & Accounting
The Tax Provision Tightrope: Why Your Q1 Accrual Matters More Than Ever
How to avoid the tax provision trap: avoid both under-provisioning and over-provisioning. Learn the IAS 37 ‘probable’ test and practical frameworks for getting it right.
Tax & Accounting
Tax Year-End Planning: Five Things Every CFO Should Do Before April 5th
With just over three weeks until the end of the 2025/26 tax year, here are the five tax-saving decisions every CFO needs to make before April 5th.
Tax & Accounting
Tax Due Diligence in PE Deals: Where Most Sponsors Get It Wrong
Private equity sponsors love to move fast. Close the deal, restructure, extract value, exit. But the rush to sign often
Business, International, Tax & Accounting
The DST Dilemma: Why UK Tech Companies Can’t Ignore Cross-Border Tax Compliance
The UK’s Digital Services Tax is only 2%, but it’s creating headaches that go far beyond the rate. If you’re
Tax & Accounting
HMRC’s Company Tax Return Overhaul: What CFOs Need to Know
HMRC is consulting on what looks like a quiet bureaucratic tweak. It’s not. The modernisation of company tax returns will
Tax & Accounting
Capital Gains Tax Planning: Why CFOs Should Act Before April 5th
Capital gains tax planning before April 5th is critical for CFOs. The decisions you make now will save or cost thousands. Here’s what you need to do.
Business, Tax & Accounting
How AI is Changing Month-End Close (And What Finance Teams Should Do About It)
Month-end close has been the bane of finance teams for decades. Late nights, spreadsheet chaos, last-minute reconciliations, and the perpetual