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Unlocking Employee Ownership: A Guide to EMI Schemes in the UK | OnTheGo Accountants
06 Dec, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of today's workforce, companies strive to attract and retain top talent. One innovative strategy gaining popularity in the UK is the Employee Management Incentive (EMI) scheme. This scheme not only serves as a powerful tool for employee retention but also fosters a sense of shared ownership and commitment.
Navigating the Fiscal Landscape: A Deep Dive into the Autumn Statement 2023 | OnTheGo Accountants
23 Nov, 2023
The unveiling of the Autumn Statement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, accompanied by an updated economic forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility, has laid out the trajectory for the UK's economic policies. Let's delve into the key announcements that will shape the fiscal landscape in the coming years.
Filing Overhaul for Small Businesses: Transparency and Privacy | FileTaxNGo
10 Nov, 2023
Recent developments in the United Kingdom have ushered in substantial changes to the way small businesses report their financial information. With the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, small enterprises, including micro-entities, are now mandated to submit a profit and loss account to Companies House. This development has sparked a diversity of opinions within the business community.
What R&D expenses can be claimed back? | OnTheGo Accountants
18 Sep, 2023
R&D Tax Relief allows companies to claim certain costs associated with qualifying research and development (R&D) activities.
12 KPIs for SaaS Tech Startups should monitor | OnTheGo Accountants
26 Apr, 2023
A quick search of Google reveals that there are anywhere between 8 and 32 must-track SaaS KPIs for tech startups to track to ensure they are in control of their business. Creating a SaaS KPI dashboard of 32 different indicators could easily lead to information overload and action paralysis, so we suggest starting with these top 12 key performance indicators. The most useful KPIs fall into four distinct categories
Capitalisation of R&D costs | OnTheGo Accountants
17 Apr, 2023
A common question we get at On The Go Accountants from our tech startup clients is, ‘How should we treat the capitalisation of R&D costs?’ In the UK, which follows the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) framework, some R&D costs can be capitalised rather than expensed but how do you decide what and how much of your R&D costs to capitalise?
Changes to the National Minimum Wage April 2023 | OnTheGo Accountants
21 Mar, 2023
Each year the Low Pay Commission reviews and makes recommendations on the National Minimum Wage for workers in the UK. The Government is not obligated to accept the recommendations, but they often do. This short blog looks at the changes in National Minimum Wage from April 2023 and discusses the differences between National Minimum wage, National Living Wage and London Living Wage.
The March Budget 2023 at a glance | OnTheGo Accountants
15 Mar, 2023
As Jeremy Hunt wraps up his speech for the March Budget 2023, we distil the main changes and updates so you can see what’s likely to impact you over the coming months.
Barriers facing women in business | OnTheGo Accountants
10 Mar, 2023
Sometimes the message behind International Women's Day can get somewhat lost. This wasn’t designed to negate the achievements of others nor deny those who identify differently. At OTG we celebrate the day to recognise how far we have come, socially, culturally and politically, but also to highlight the fact that while we may see an improvement, there are so many women across the world that still suffer simply because they are female. OTG, which was founded by two women, works with businesses of all sizes both nationally and internationally so we recognise the ongoing challenges facing women in business on a regular basis. Can female business owners compete with male business owners on a level playing field?
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