Capital Allowances
Our coverage on Capital Allowances focuses on the tax, policy, and legislative developments affecting the treatment of capital expenditure for UK businesses. Accountancy Today reports on changes to annual investment allowances, full expensing measures, and sector-specific eligibility guidance issued by HMRC. We analyse the implications of Budget announcements, fiscal reforms, and tribunal decisions on property, plant, and equipment claims—particularly relevant to accountants advising corporates, developers, and SMEs. Our editorial also examines compliance risks, planning opportunities, and the role of capital allowances in broader tax efficiency strategies. This coverage equips tax professionals, advisers, and partners with timely insights into a crucial area of business taxation.
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Jun- 2025 -6 JuneAccounting Firms
Ryan acquires Inspired to expand tax services in Ireland
Tax services and software firm Ryan has acquired Northern Ireland-based Inspired Corporate Advisory, a specialist in research and development (R&D) tax relief, capital allowances and patent box incentives. The move will bolster Ryan’s corporate tax compliance and advisory services, particularly in the engineering, construction and building supply sectors. Inspired’s team…
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4 JuneBusiness
Claritas acquires Tax Incentives and Reliefs business from Markel
Claritas, the UK’s independent tax consultancies, has acquired the UK Tax Incentives and Reliefs business of Markel International. The Tax Incentives and Reliefs business, based in Sheffield, employs 22 people who will all transition to Claritas as part of the acquisition. The team is led by Justine Dignam who has…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 25/4/2025
Former EY chair Steve Varley and ex-PwC executive Marrisa Thomas are launching Unity Advisory, a UK-based firm aimed at rivaling the Big Four. Backed by $300m from Warburg Pincus, the firm will focus on mid-sized, private equity-backed businesses and aims to deliver tax, accounting, M&A, and tech consulting services without…
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25 AprilPeople Moves
Albert Goodman unveils three new partners
South West-based accountancy firm Albert Goodman has announced the promotion of three of its directors, with Robin Clempson, Tom Stone and Kelly Pinder all being made partners at the Taunton-headquartered business. Clempson – who has been promoted to partner of Marketing and Business Development after three years as Marketing director…
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7 AprilCompanies
DJH acquires McBrides Chartered Accountants
DJH has acquired Bexley-based McBrides Chartered Accountants in a deal that springboards it into London and the South. The group will tap into McBrides’ regional presence and specialisms in guiding professional services, law firms, property businesses, shipping companies and UK subsidiaries of international companies. Tenzing-backed DJH will, in turn, provide…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchPeople Moves
Saffery promotes five to partnership
Accounting and advisory firm Saffery LLP has expanded its partnership with the promotion of five directors to partner, taking effect from 1 April. Based in London, in the firm’s Film and TV Team, Stephen Lee advises clients on all aspects of statutory reporting, financing, and tax compliance, with specific expertise…
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Feb- 2025 -21 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 21/2/2025
Access Accountancy has named Mark Pavlides, ICAEW interim managing director, operations, as its new chair, succeeding Sharron Gunn. With over 25 years of leadership experience across finance, transport, and technology, Pavlides has held key roles at ACCA, British Airways, and AIG. His international expertise spans Asia and Australia. He aims…
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21 FebruaryBusiness
ForrestBrown expands location strategy advisory service
ForrestBrown has expanded its offering to include location strategy consulting to support firms investing in new regions or countries through growth or consolidation. ForrestBrown takes a four-stage approach to location strategy, beginning with defining the project and factors critical to its success, before evaluating and ranking locations using agreed criteria.…
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberPeople Moves
PKF Francis Clark appoints two managers to corporate tax team
PKF Francis Clark has appointed two senior managers to its corporate tax team.Corporation tax specialist Paul Rattew has joined from Milsted Langdon, while corporate and real estate tax specialist Nick Crandon joins from BDO, where he spent the past eight years. Rattew brings “extensive” experience of helping owner-managed businesses and…
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Oct- 2024 -1 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 1/10/2024
Cooper Parry has completed two major acquisitions: UHY Hacker Young Manchester and Haines Watts Thames Valley/Reading. These deals mark the firm’s ninth and tenth acquisitions since 2023, expanding its presence in the Northwest and the Thames Valley region, dubbed the UK’s ‘Silicon Valley’. The firm, which has quadrupled in size…
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