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Budgeting in academy trusts: what to focus on

With rising costs and tighter scrutiny, budgeting is critical for academy trusts. oUR guide explores how to strengthen financial planning, manage risk and align budgets with strategic priorities.

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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings: key issues for UK property-owning companies

A practical guide to ATED for UK property-owning companies, covering rules, reliefs, valuations and HMRC risk.

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Good decision-making for charity trustees

Guidance for charity trustees on effective decision-making, covering Charity Commission principles, governance best practice, and managing risk.

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Taggstar: Supporting a UK tech business towards a game-changing sale

Our team of specialist consultants, provided a dedicated fractional CFO with specific experience of fast-growing tech companies.

BKL appoint new Accounts and Business Services Partner

BKL appoint new Accounts and Business Services Partner. Fabio’s appointment marks a decade of progression since he joined BKL as a school leaver in 2016

Further education colleges and VAT: Implications of the HMRC v Colchester Institute Corporation Court of Appeal ruling

The Court of Appeal confirmed that the VAT treatment of public funding hinges on whether it is directly linked to a supply, making the wording of funding agreements critical in determining if funding falls within scope.

London Rental Properties

What Making Tax Digital means for property owners – including commercial landlords and buy-to-let investors

Worried about MTD IT? Discover what quarterly reporting means for UK landlords, key thresholds, deadlines and how to get compliant before April 2026.

Gender Pay Gap Report 2026

Fairness and inclusion are not just aspirations for us. They are essential to building a workplace where people can grow and feel valued.

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Management accounts in an academy trust

We summarise the requirements and best practice guidelines for academy trusts’ management accounts.

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Getting ready for touring: key accounting factors for emerging musicians – Part 2

Key areas to think about: royalties, international touring and withholding tax, more complex tax planning.

UK commercial property

Property value v share value: understanding the gap

Property Value vs Share Value: Key Differences in Real Estate Transactions

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CASS 15: The top 5 boardroom questions every EMI CEO should be asking

CASS 15 Safeguarding Rules 2026: What EMI CEOs Must Do Now