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The Streetlight Effect
An ACCA ATX student was taking a walk to clear his head after doing 6 exam questions when he noticed one of his elderly neighbours on his hands and knees looking for his keys under the streetlight. Being a courteous young man, he offered to help. Just then, another...

Rock And Rollover Relief
With regard to capital gains tax, deferral reliefs allow gains to be postponed to the future and preserve funds for the business to use in its operating activities. The most important deferral relief is rollover relief as it forms the framework for other similar...

An 0fficer And A Gentleman
Captain Sir Tom Moore who inspired a nation with his courage and dedication has passed away. RIP to a true British hero. In an age where people find it easy to complain instead of appreciating our blessings, this 100-year-old man showed us that by taking action we can...

Strategies To Help Generation Z (and everyone else) Feel Better!
Generation Z or the Zoomers aged between 6-24 have experienced a sharp drop in self-esteem and wellbeing under the pandemic according to the Prince’s Trust. These young people are more isolated, and their use of social media has made them more conscious of their...

The Moth And The Flame
The pandemic has forced us to stay indoors and many are struggling with feelings of inertia and coping with the daily routine. People take joy from little things such as buying a cup of coffee, meeting with family or taking the children on a day out. We need these...

Inheritance Tax On Lifetime Gifts
Here, I am going to show you how to ‘Keep It Simple’. Having been an Advanced Tax lecturer for more than 25 years, I am fully aware of which areas examiners say that students struggle with. These areas feature regularly in the tax exams and by ensuring you understand...

Kafka’s Travelling Doll
It is heart-breaking to cope with loss and we must be compassionate with ourselves learning to accept our pain. We can soften this by acknowledging the nature of impermanence in our lives. We will experience gain and loss. Material things, experiences and people will...

What Have Botox, Self Employed Tax Payments and Candy Have In Common?
With the 31st January 2021 tax deadline fast approaching, I have written an article for PQ Magazine which has just been published explaining how self-employed individuals pay their tax. This is crucial knowledge for any finance professional. I have made it amusing as...

Mohammad Asif Wins ‘CEO Of The Year’ Award
Hey Neil, I just wanted to send a quick message to let you know that my firm has just been accredited for 'Investors in People' - which is basically a gold standard in people management. Really thrilled with this and I especially wanted to let you know. I specifically...

Finding Your Ikigai!
With the UK coming to terms that 2021 will be similar to 2020, there seems to be an air of melancholy sweeping through our hearts. Tragically, the new restrictions have come so soon after the New Year fireworks that heralded a sense of hope that we would soon recover...
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