HB Accountants has created a clear, impartial summary of the main tax policies proposed by major parties for the 2024 general election. This guide highlights the key tax changes each party plans, helping you understand the potential impact on businesses and individuals
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Work Experience: A Win-Win for Future Professionals and Employers
We believe in the huge benefits of offering work experience to local students, viewing it as a core component of our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This practice, embedded in our sustainability report, not only enriches the students’ educational journey but also provides our business with fresh perspectives and emerging talent.
Continue readingCelebrating the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards: HB Accountants are proud sponsors of the community champion category 2024
We’re excited to share that HB Accountants is sponsoring the Community Champion category at this year’s Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards. This fantastic event, which highlights the best in local business, is happening on Thursday 27th June, at Tewinbury Farm in Hertfordshire.
BEWARE: Companies House letter payment demand Scam
Following the recent update to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, scammers have been targeting business owners with fake letters and emails claiming to be from Companies House. Letters request a £48 payment to set up enhanced web filing on the Companies House register. This is a scam.
Unlock Opportunities: Join Our HB Ladies Business Networking Brunch in Hoddesdon
How do you feel about a networking brunch!!? Would like to expand your business network and increase your visibility? Come and share your story with #TeamHB and many more businesses, at our June Ladies Business Networking, informal and friendly local networking in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Plus we have switched things up a little this time around, opting for brunch instead of lunch.
Join HB Accountants in Empowering Local Students: SME Cohort 1-Day Work Experience Program – Pilot
We’ve got an exciting opportunity brewing in our Hertfordshire community, and we want you and your business to be a part of it. As part of our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitment, HB Accountants offer work experience placements throughout the year. We are eager to do even more for our local students. We want to implement a program where students can rotate through five different businesses in a single week AND develop their understanding of the amazing employers and career opportunities available in Hoddesdon
Getting Ready to leave School or College? Your choices, Your Finances
If you are getting ready to leave school or college, you need to know how your next choices might affect you financially. Here is our guide to your next steps after school or college – this will be updated in the next few weeks to reflect the updates from the Chancellor’s Spring Budget on 6th March 2024 and the new tax rates for 24/25.
What Do Accountants Do?
Accountants aren’t just the data analysts you might think they are. Sure, math skills are important, but modern accounting is much more dynamic. Accountancy is problem-solving. Accountancy is detective work. Accountancy is communicating with both your clients and your colleagues. Read on if you are feel a career in accounting or auditing could be for you.
What do Students Want from Work Experience Placements – Q&A with Abigail Durant
Students want practical skills, industry insight, and networking opportunities from work experience placements. Personal and professional development are key. Guidance on career paths is up there and students are keen for feedback to improve their skills. Students hope for a rewarding experience that prepares them for future employment.
Unlock the Power of Professional Relationships – Networking is Great for Business
Successful businesses build strong connections. They create robust relationships with individuals within the company, clients, stakeholders, and business contacts. When you appreciate the power of nurturing and utilising strong professional connections, your business will thank you.