Employment related securities (ERS) annual return – tedious but important?
The Employment Related Securities (ERS) annual return is a yearly filing that employers must submit to HMRC if they give employees or directors shares, share … Read more
Katrine Richardson
Revenue Recognition under FRS 102: Tech CEOs need to understand that revenue may look different in 2026
Make sure that you get your revenue right before your next Fundraise or Exit Introduction for CEOs and Founders From 1 January 2026, a revised … Read more
Do You Need a UK Accountant for Your UK Subsidiary?
Expanding into the UK market is an exciting step for any growing business. One common route for international companies is to establish a UK subsidiary … Read more
Accounting for Start-ups
Did you know that around 500,000 to 700,000 new businesses are launched annually in the UK, with 77 launching every hour? The start-up world has … Read more
How can SaaS or software companies maximise their Research and Development (R&D) Tax credit claim from HMRC
The UK’s generous R&D tax credits scheme is available to technology firms, ranging from tech startups all the way through to the country’s most prestigious names.
Best London accounting firms for tech companies
If you’re a technology company in London looking for an accountancy firm who understands your needs, you should go for an accountancy firm that is specialised in your field. Find out why.
Who can use the SEIS tax scheme?
One of the most common questions we receive from businesses looking for investments are in regards of the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and in particular who is eligible for the scheme.
A recent encounter
Let me tell you about a recent encounter I had with a business owner (to save his blushes, we’ll call him Pete) whom I met … Read more
One year old and time to grow up
To help celebrate Disrupts first birthday, we have summarised the challenges that a one year old startup most commonly faces and the questions that founders … Read more
What makes a start-up successful?
At a recent event, I was asked to provide five key factors that help determine whether a start-up succeeds. Here’s my list – see whether … Read more
What you need to know when seeking funding from Venture Capitalists
If you’re seeking funding from Venture Capitalists (or “VCs”) there are certain things any company director needs to know in advance: James Richardson is a … Read more
What’s the best way to incentivise your employees?
We all know the importance of incentivising people to ensure that their performance and loyalty is being rewarded, but few people are clear on what … Read more
