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At PPF, we offer a whole range of services, creating an accountancy package that works just right for you. For many of our clients, this includes our bookkeeping service. If you’re already using this, read on to remind yourself just how good it is (!), and if you’re not currently, peruse this article and think […]
Why we developed this service The better you understand your business, the easier it will be to make more money. Management decisions rely on a sound understanding of the financial implications for a business. We have developed this service to enable business owners to fully understand and interpret their numbers, so they have a strong […]
We’re coming up to almost a year (how on earth has that happened?!) from when Bounce Back Loans were announced by Rishi Sunak and gave a lifeline to many businesses. Which means that the 12 month repayment holiday will soon be ending for many of us. Time to repay If you haven’t needed to dip […]
….. when you can DIY with the click of a button online? Some accounting software companies would have you believe that filing your VAT return is simply the click of a button. Regardless of the fact you may not want (or have the time) to DIY, thinking it only requires the click of a button […]
You may already be aware that businesses are required to register for VAT with HMRC once their earnings pass a certain threshold. Sounds simple, right? When you reach a certain level of income, it’s time to register. Where it gets a little more complicated is choosing which VAT Accounting scheme to register under. The VAT […]
Let’s start by being honest – we’re all looking for ways to save us a little bit of that nasty tax bill at the end of the year! One very effective way to do so is with cars! But the big question is; should you buy a company car, or claim the mileage from a […]
Under the minimum wage legislation, workers must be paid at least the statutory minimum wage for their age. There are two types of minimum wage, the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW). From 1 April 2021, as well as the usual annual increases, the age threshold for the National Living Wage […]
Each year Companies House ask you to confirm that the information they hold on record for you is correct – via the filing of the Confirmation Statement. Whilst it’s a fairly simple form to complete and submit – it’s yet another task on your never ending to do list, and if you don’t file it […]
You wouldn’t build a house without solid foundations, and similarly you can’t do a set of accounts without good bookkeeping. Bookkeeping really is the foundation of your finances. Get this bit nailed and everything else flows from there. Here’s the definition of bookkeeping: Bookkeeping is ensuring that transactions – the ins (sales) and outs (purchases) […]