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🏆 Tonight’s the Night – NI Insider Media 2025 Dealmakers Awards! The stage is set, the excitement is building, and we’re ready for an incredible evening at the Awards! 🎉 We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for Transaction Services Team of the Year, recognising the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our team. It’s an honour to be among so many outstanding finalists, all making a huge impact in the world of dealmaking. Wishing the best of luck to all the nominees—we can’t wait to celebrate with you tonight! 🍾✨ #corporatefinance #businesssuccess #awards

📢 Exciting Leadership Update from our Aberdeen office! We’re delighted to announce that Derek Mair will step into the role of Head of Office in Aberdeen from 1 April 2025, succeeding Graeme Allan. Derek has been part of AAB since 1996, playing a key role in the firm’s growth while delivering strategic financial insights to businesses across multiple industries. His collaborative approach and deep expertise make him the perfect leader to drive our Aberdeen office forward. A huge thank you to Graeme Allan for his incredible contribution to AAB over the years. As he moves into a Non-Executive Director role, his leadership and vision will continue to shape our success. Join us in congratulating Derek and Graeme on this new chapter, hear from them in the full story: https://lnkd.in/eDCwXCnT 👏🎉 #businessgrowth #leadership #teamgrowth #Aberdeen #AAB

⏳ Time is Running Out – Top Up Your Pension Before 5th April Thinking about boosting your pension contributions? If you do before 5th April, you could access significant tax savings—but many people aren’t aware of just how much they could benefit. Topping up your pension before the tax year-end allows you to take full advantage of tax relief, helping you build a stronger financial future while reducing your tax bill. Lynn Gracie and Paul Halliday break down the numbers and explain how you can make the most of your pension planning before the deadline. Read the full article through the link in our bio. #PensionPlanning #TaxSavings #RetirementReady

The Future of Work: What’s Coming in 2025 and Beyond? The workplace is evolving faster than ever. From economic shifts to rapid technological advancements and changing employee expectations, businesses are being forced to adapt or risk falling behind. But what does this mean for organisations looking to build resilient, future-proof teams? Anna Phipps (Associate CIPD) Phipps explores the biggest trends shaping the world of work in 2025 and beyond—and what businesses can do now to stay ahead. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAcpSf5G. #FutureOfWork #PeopleStrategy #HRTrends

🚨 Key Financial Deadlines You Can’t Afford to Miss! Managing your finances effectively isn’t just about making smart investments—it’s also about being aware of key deadlines that could impact your tax planning, pension contributions, and overall financial strategy. Missing an important cut-off date could mean losing out on valuable tax benefits or facing unnecessary penalties. That’s why we’ve pulled together a full list of upcoming financial deadlines to help you stay on top of your obligations and maximise your opportunities. Don’t get caught out—we've put the link in the comments! #TaxPlanning #ISAInvesting #Pensions #SmartMoney

Are your managers equipped to lead successfully? Managing a team isn’t always easy. From handling difficult conversations to keeping employees motivated, managers face daily challenges that can impact team performance and business success. But strong leadership skills aren’t just something you’re born with—they can be developed with the right training and support. That’s why we created ENGAGE—a leadership programme designed to give managers the skills, knowledge, and confidence to tackle challenges head-on. Whether they’re new to management or looking to sharpen their skills, ENGAGE provides the tools they need to lead effectively. Invest in your team today. Spaces are filling fast—secure a spot now: https://lnkd.in/e-EtjPQh #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagementTraining #TeamSuccess #ENGAGE

🚨 Big Changes to FRS 102 Lease Accounting – Are You Ready? https://lnkd.in/edb-EBkE Lease accounting under FRS 102 is changing—but do you know what this means for your business? While the updates don’t come into force until January 2026, acting now will save you time, stress, and potential compliance headaches down the line. In the latest part of our FRS 102 series, Alexandra Wheelan has broken down the key changes you need to know, helping you get ahead before they take effect. Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/edb-EBkE #FRS102 #Finance #FinancialPlanning #FinancialReporting

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is Coming – Will You Be Ready? https://lnkd.in/emDeKBQe. Changes are on the horizon for self-employed individuals and landlords earning over £50K. From April 2026, MTD for Income Tax Self-Assessment will become mandatory—bringing new requirements for digital record-keeping and quarterly updates. It may seem like there’s plenty of time, but preparing now means you won’t be scrambling when the deadline arrives. If you’re unsure about what MTD means for you or how to start getting ready, Tracy Dickson and Seamus McElvanna have created a guide. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/emDeKBQe #MTD #MakingTaxDigital #TaxPlanning #SelfEmployed

Grenfell tower fire: important lessons we can’t ignore https://lnkd.in/eJN5KUDj. The Grenfell tower fire public inquiry’s part 2 report was released last year. The tragedy remains a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can come from complacency in fire safety. The lessons from the report aren’t only a historical moment- they should act as a wake up call for us all. In 2025, 7 years on it’s time we move from just awareness to action. #firesafety #healthandsafety

Last Friday, some of our team had the fantastic opportunity to attend the annual MLN SuMMit, hosted by Podium at the Titanic Hotel, Belfast. The event provided the opportunity for the team to not only hear from world-class speakers and leaders in their respective fields of business, politics, exploration, and sport but also engage in ample networking opportunities. We heard from: 🎤 Jim Gavin - Unparalleled Sports Coach, Pilot & Transformative Leader 🎤Mark Pollock - World-Renowned Speaker & Embodiment of Resilience 🎤Leo Varadkar - Ground-breaking world Leader and former Taoiseach (PM of Ireland) 🎤Dr Judith Gillespie CBE - Guest Host & Pioneer for Change 🎤Oonagh O’Hagan - Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Wellbeing Authority Each speaker provided valuable and captivating insight on overcoming challenges and leadership styles as well as sharing experiences of their own – demonstrating how success in both business and personal aspects stem from pushing boundaries and embracing new ideas. A huge thank you to MLN and Podium for putting together such an incredible event! Already looking forward to next year. 🚀 #MLNSuMMit #event Teresa Campbell Shane Martin Debbie Connolly FPFS Dónal McGibbon Micheal Moore Kevin Hayes Emmet Owens