Aug 30 2022 You’re a newly qualified associate dentist – now what? Categories: Healthcare Congratulations! After years of hard work you are now a newly qualified associate dentist. However, as you are now self-employed there is lots to think about so we’ve covered some of the main queries below. Do I need an accountant? You will need to register with HMRC as self-employed. If you appoint an accountant they more
Aug 30 2022 Upcoming changes affecting Sage 50 v26.2 and below Categories: Cloud AccountingEQ Accounting Sage have announced a new update to bring Sage 50 in line with industry standard security protocols which protect your data and provide long term sustainability of the software. While this is done to enhance the use of the product, the latest update will mean older versions of Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50cloud Accounts more
Aug 29 2022 A warm welcome to our eight new graduate trainees Categories: EQ NewsPeople We are delighted to welcome eight graduates who begin their journey to become a Chartered Accountant with us. Each year, we provide graduate training contracts to graduates who want to train to become a Chartered Accountant, delivering an intensive, diverse three-year training programme across accountancy, taxation, and audit. Our new recruits receive a unique training more
Aug 24 2022 Supporting our charity of the year, SAMH, with the Kiltwalk Dundee Categories: CharitiesEQ NewsPeople Every year 1 in 4 of us in Scotland will experience a mental health problem. In order to deliver care and help create positive change where it is really needed, SAMH rely on the generosity of their supporters. To help raise awareness and vital funds for our charity of the year, SAMH, colleagues from across more
Aug 16 2022 Changes to the OSCR online system Categories: Charities The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is upgrading their online system for charities registered in Scotland. The online system is used to: submit a charity’s online annual return update a charity’s contact details amend some of the information about a charity on the Scottish Charity Register. If you are registered as the principal more
Aug 11 2022 Relaunch of the Recovery Loan Scheme Categories: EQ News The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), offering Government-backed loans to small and medium sized businesses, has been extended for a further two years. Originally launched in April 2021 to help businesses recover from the pandemic, the RLS extension will remain in place until June 2024 to improve the terms on offer to UK small and medium more
Aug 3 2022 10 ways to help with the cost of living Categories: Property & ConstructionTaxation The cost of living crisis is putting additional strain on businesses and households that are already feeling the aftereffects from the various challenges over the past few years. We have identified some areas below that could help reduce costs and potentially save you money. Remuneration Planning Are you paying yourself tax efficiently? For example, those more
Jul 29 2022 Accruals Basis or Receipts and Payments Accounts Categories: Charities Small Scottish charities, with income of up to £250,000, are permitted to prepare accounts on the receipts and payments basis. This is a simple format which can reduce compliance fees and make accounts easier to understand, a real bonus for small charities. In receipts and payments basis accounts, income and expenditure are shown in terms more