We’re thrilled to announce that the HB Accountants Work Experience Programme has officially launched giving local students the opportunity to rotate through five different businesses over their week experiencing the workplace.
HB Accountants’ Director Karen is turning fifty! It’s inspiring to see her journey from starting at HB straight out of university, to becoming a Director. Find out some lesser-known facts about Karen and her fundraising work outside of HB Accountants…
Following the success of our previous episodes, HB Accountants is excited to announce Episode 3 of our podcast series: Year End Tax Planning Tips for Individuals. This installment is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of personal tax planning as the fisccal year draws to a close.
Welcome back to the HB Accountants Podcast. After the success of our first episode, we are excited to bring you Episode Two, where we tackle a crucial topic for every business owner – tax planning.
As you know, Hertfordshire based HB Accountants is passionate about apprenticeships. We have won local and regional awards for our bespoke accountancy apprenticeship programme, 42% of our team are apprentices or former apprentices, and we often give talks in schools, colleges and to businesses about the benefits of apprentices. We also sponsor a trainee accountant in Zambia with her tertiary studies. Needless to say, we are very excited that National Apprenticeship week is nearly upon us as it delivers a great opportunity to share our latest apprentice news and encourage you to also consider how an apprentice will benefit your business.
On 30th October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented Labour’s first Budget since their election. Understanding how their changes to the UK tax system impacts on your business and personal affairs is paramount. Get budget clarity here.
At HB Accountants, we’re passionate about supporting young people in their career journey, which is why we’re excited to be attending Hertfordshire Futures, Generation Hertford – a fantastic local careers fair aimed at giving students exposure to real employers and insight into the choices available to them after school. Whether you’re interested in accounting, finance, or other professions, our goal is to help you understand your options and explore potential career paths.
We’re thrilled to announce that HB Accountants has been awarded 26th place in the prestigious Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers 2024. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering talent and providing valuable apprenticeship opportunities.
Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief can wipe out or significantly reduce the tax you owe when selling your home. A Principal Private Residence (PPR) is a house or apartment which you own and occupy as your only, or main, residence.
There isn’t a simple answer so speak to your tax adviser. You must prove that you intended to make it your permanent residence.
The 17th National Apprenticeship Week runs between 5 – 11th February, 2024. It’s a week-long celebration when businesses and apprentices shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. This year’s theme is #SkillsForLife – and when we review our own apprenticeship experience, we can see the newly acquired skills in action and the difference that they are making.
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