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Inheritance tax (IHT) is payable by individuals who die, leaving behind estates valued in excess of the IHT nil rate band of £325,000.

How do we get more people living in smaller or rural communities, spending less time and money commuting, and protect the environment all at the same time?

As we are all very aware, inflation is currently running at exceptional high levels. In fact, current levels stand at 9.4%, their highest level since February 1982.

A strong finance function with access to real-time information has been a critical factor for businesses over the past two years as they faced many challenges because of the pandemic. While the situation was out of their control, it highlighted the importance of being proactive rather than reactive, and businesses had to learn and adapt the way they worked by making changes and being innovative.

If asked, most organisations will assert that they listen to their employees. They may even point you towards a suggestions box, or an annual employee survey that they use. However, what do we really mean by ‘listening’?

In a bid to reduce the current budget deficit, the government are introducing widespread changes across a range of taxes that will unfortunately see a reduction in the post-tax profits and take home pay of corporate and individual taxpayers in general.

It is a classic cliché in business to get carried away on the big new shiny idea and then point at each other in a confused state with panicked refrains of ‘I thought you were doing that’ when the most obvious missing ingredient is pointed out.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has clarified that climate-related reporting in financial statements will be a key focus area for the regulator this year.

The importance of inclusion and belonging during the war for talent

While the finance department will always be required to provide the core responsibilities of operational finance, including reporting and budgeting, organisations are increasingly looking to finance to play a role that goes beyond the traditional remit of the team.

We are all painfully aware of the current inflationary pressures, particularly when we see our energy bills.

Is your organisation preparing now for the inevitable arrival of Gender Pay Gap reporting?

Historically, family businesses have been the backbone of our economy. Time and again they have proved their resilience and emerged through societal turmoil and economic hardship

The journey towards digitisation in the Northern Ireland Courts is not one that could be described as easy, and it is a journey which is far from finished, but the recent publication by the Commercial Courts of a Practice Direction on ‘eBundling’ is another significant step along the road.

Business owners should always have an eye on an exit strategy, even if it is not a short-term consideration.

If employee engagement and retaining people is a priority for your business, embarking on a review of your employee policies and handbook is a great place to start – to enhance the overall employee experience.