Dividends Explained

Dividends Explained

Over the last few weeks we have been looking at dividends and how they work! Here is a brief explanation of what they are, how they are processed and how your taxed on them. What are dividends in relation to my company? Dividends are payments to directors and/or...
What does the Profit and Loss Report tell us?

What does the Profit and Loss Report tell us?

The Profit and Loss report for your business simply calculates the difference between your businesses Income and Outgoing transactions and shows whether it is running at a profit or loss for a specified time frame. Unlike the Balance Sheet which provides you with a...
What does the Cash Flow report tell us?

What does the Cash Flow report tell us?

A Cash Flow Statement/Report shows you how much cash is generated and used during a specific time frame within your business. It shows how cash is used in three main areas, Operating Activities, Investing Activities and Financing Activities, showing the total cash...
What does a Balance Sheet report tell us?

What does a Balance Sheet report tell us?

At Independent Bookkeeping (like all bookkeepers and accountants), we often provide our clients with multiple reports on a monthly/Quarterly or Annual basis, depending on the requirement. These reports are normally the Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and the Profit...
HMRC Furlough update coming into force July 2020

HMRC Furlough update coming into force July 2020

Employees can start returning to work on a part time basis. HMRC will pay Employers 80% of the wage to allow Employees still to make up the full-time wage. This is only an option and full-time furlough is still an option for those that have been furloughed on or...