Forrester Boyd News

​The ESFA have recently published their new Academies Financial Handbook (AFH). This comes into effect from 1 September 2019 with more emphasis on internal scrutiny and controls, reporting related party transactions and the importance of an audit committee.…

If you are considering R&D or looking to improve your data driven business processes, then speak to us to see what tax benefits are available.…

£10 million research & development fund specifically for the UK fishing & seafood industries was launched on 19th July by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.…

Forrester Boyd recently took part in ‘It’s a Knockout’ ’ competition at Washingborough on Sunday 7 July to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice. Our team were delighted to raise over £800 with thanks to friends and colleagues for their support.…

Alan Nesbitt, partner at Forrester Boyd is to embark upon a mammoth challenge to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. He is aiming to cycle 200 miles in one day on the 8th September.…

Alan Nesbitt, partner at leading regional accountancy firm Forrester Boyd is delighted to have been invited to assist in judging this year’s East Lindsey Business Awards. “As a large local accountancy practice we work with many clients in the region and so I am privileged to be part of marking their…

The first quarterly VAT returns required to be submitted under MTD are for the period to 30 June 2019, and the filing deadline is 7 August. However, as this is the first MTD return for businesses who have not taken part in the MTD pilot there are two alternative deadlines to be aware of. Monday 29 J…

Moving Budget dates, Autumn statements and the tendency to announce changes at least a year in advance mean that it can be hard to keep up with what is happening and when. As a case in point the government has just published a Finance Bill to implement the changes outlined in the 2018 budget. There …

The Government plan to introduce the reformed Off-Payroll (IR35) working rules in the private sector in April 2020 and have issued a policy paper detailing the rules. If you are a large or medium size business that relies on freelancers or contractors, then you will be responsible for determining th…

For VAT returns (period ending June 30th) you have until 7th August to submit your return. If your taxable turnover is above £85,000, you will need to ensure you have properly registered for MTD, ensured your bookkeeping records are prepared in a compliant fashion and that your return can be submitt…