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Ward Williams Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the promotion of Dipesh Parmar to Tax & Estate Planning Director, recognising more than 20 years of dedicated service, outstanding technical expertise and his significant contribution to one of the firm's fastest-growing specialist service areas.

Ward Williams is delighted to announce the appointment of Izabela Kuchmacz to the Board. Since joining the firm in 2024, Izabela has made a significant contribution to the Audit team, and her appointment reflects the firm's continued investment in leadership, technical excellence and future growth.

Companies House has delayed major accounts filing reforms until April 2028, giving businesses additional time to prepare. The changes will introduce mandatory digital filing, require small companies to submit profit and loss accounts, and remove abridged accounts, marking a significant shift in reporting requirements. While immediate action may not be necessary, businesses should begin reviewing their processes, software and disclosure considerations to ensure a smooth transition.

By Phil Grainger, Managing Director, Ward Williams If there is one thing business owners have learned over the last decade, it is that certainty is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Many organisations have navigated Brexit, a global pandemic, supply chain disruption, soaring inflation, rising employment costs, changes to tax legislation and an ever-evolving regulatory ...

We’re pleased to be attending this year’s Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on Thursday 5 June in Uxbridge and would love to see clients, contacts and local businesses there too.

Changes to micro-company accounts could introduce new reporting requirements for small businesses. This article explains what business owners need to know, how the changes may affect their accounts and what steps they can take to prepare.

New accounting rules could affect when income is recognised in your company accounts. Find out what the changes may mean for your business, financial reporting and future planning.

The 2026 updates to FRS 102 bring significant changes to how UK businesses account for leases, with more agreements now recognised on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. This article outlines what finance teams and business owners need to know to prepare their company accounts, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure compliance with the new standards.

Accounting rules have changed for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2026. Discover what businesses need to know about leases, income recognition and company accounts.

HMRC has increased the approved mileage rate for cars and vans from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, effective from 6 April 2026. This long-awaited change helps employees, directors and business owners better offset rising vehicle costs. Businesses should review their expense policies, reimbursement rates and payroll processes to ensure they reflect the updated guidance and consider any backdated claims.