Sustainability Articles

ISSB Standards published 26th June 2023

On 26th June 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued their inaugural standards IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, aiming to improve clarity and consistency in sustainability financial reporting. IFRS S1 provides disclosure requirements for companies reporting to investors about the sustainability-related risks and opportunities they face. IFRS S2 provides specific climate-related...

Revised Proposal Issued for ESRS

The European Commission revealed a new draft delegated act and updated European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) on 9th June 2023. These restructured ESRS incorporate substantial transitional relief and a variety of adjustments from the original draft ESRS. Developed by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) in November 2022, the ESRS are a set of standards designed to...

The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

About The Energy Savings Opportunity (ESOS) The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment scheme run by The Environment Agency, for companies in the UK that meet the qualification criteria. The aim of the scheme is to boost the energy efficiency of UK businesses. Companies that qualify for ESOS must carry out ESOS assessments every 4 years, as well as tracking and...

Summary of Companies House changes

Effective October 26, 2023, the Economic Crime Act empowers Companies House to combat abuse, streamline filings, enforce identity verification, and...

Tax relief for R&D intensive SMEs

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Enterprise Investment Scheme investee businesses

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) supports smaller trading companies by offering tax reliefs to investors buying new shares. Qualifying criteria...

Corporation Tax marginal rate

As of April 1, 2023, UK Corporation Tax: 25% for profits over £250,000, 19% Small Profits Rate for up to...

NIC changes for employees from 6 January 2024

Chancellor’s Autumn Statement: Employee National Insurance cut by 2% from Jan 6, 2024, benefiting 27 million. Examples show potential savings,...

NIC changes for the self-employed

Chancellor’s Autumn changes for self-employed: Removes Class 2 NIC for profits over £12,570, and cuts Class 4 NIC by 1%...

Directors’ duties and responsibilities

Directors, aged 16 and above, handle responsibilities like filing accounts, reporting changes, and paying taxes. Follow your company’s constitution, promote...

ECOVIS rises up the Accountancy Age Top 50+50 rankings

The list of the Top 100 Accountancy Firms for 2023 has been unveiled, and we are thrilled to announce that...

Gifts of shares to minor (under 18s) children

Settlement legislation attributes a settlor’s retained interest to their income for tax purposes. Exceptions apply in common scenarios like gifts...

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