Why every family business needs a business planThere are three key reasons why a good business plan is one of the most valuable tools your family business can have: 1. At a strategic level, it clarifies business goals and ensures that family members, shareholders, management and employees understand their individual roles and responsibilities. 2. From a business development perspective, it … Read More
Benefits of moving your accounting function to a cloud-based system such as XeroNow more than ever, we can see the importance of Cloud-based software, which has become indispensable to businesses that have embraced it. Xero is our preferred accounting solution for businesses and outsourcing clients. It has everything our clients need – invoicing, bank reconciliation, reporting, contacts, plus everything you … Read More
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Accounting ProfessionBy Mark Butler | Accountancy Plus – March Issue 2021 New technologies and the commoditisation of compliance services present opportunities for Irish accounting firms who are open to growing their business through mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), says Mark Butler, Managing Partner HLB Ireland. Irish accounting firms are predominantly independent small general practices with a … Read More
Chartered Accountants Ireland Article – Mark ButlerShould your firm merge to compete in an evolving landscape? When it comes to clients and staff, their expectations of accounting firms have changed. One way to approach this change and meet stakeholder needs is to consider a merger, says Mark Butler. Consolidation of smaller accounting practices in Ireland has not kept pace with … Read More
The Emergence of the Remote Workforce2020 was a momentous year in many ways, whose impact will be felt for a long time. The pandemic provided a myriad of challenges for business but as Einstein noted, “in the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity”. And perhaps the most significant change adopted by employers as they addressed the disruption caused by … Read More
Brexit and Non-Union MOSS RegistrationsBrexit is having a major impact on digital businesses both in the UK and outside. The VAT Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) system is a simplification measure used by digital businesses supplying telecommunications, broadcasting and electronic services throughout Europe to consumers. The VAT MOSS service is used to declare VAT due on sales to EU-based customers … Read More
