Leavitt Walmsley Associates Ltd (LWA). Chartered Certified Accountants

One of the most alarming forms of fraud is the Authorised Push Payment (APP) scam, where people are tricked into authorising payments to fraudsters. In our latest blog, we explain how APP scams work, and we have also provided an update on the UK regulatory changes around reimbursements for APP fraud that became effective on 7th October 2024. #BusinessAdvice #BusinessFraud #BusinessScams #APPFraud #APPScams #HMRC #LWA #Accountants #Manchester #Warrington

Throughout #Movember and always at LWA, we celebrate growth, career development, diversity and unity with support through our inhouse #MentalHealth First Aid provision. #InternationalMensDay is on the 19th this month – please share this post so someone knows support is out there.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her first budget to parliament yesterday, so, how scary was it? It wasn’t all doom and gloom! This was a budget intended to restore stability to our economy and to begin a decade of national renewal. We have summarised the key points in a handy PDF which you can download free here: https://lnkd.in/emY-DwcJ #AutumnBudget2024 #HappyHalloween

We’re delighted to now be a Bronze Business Patron with Warrington Wolves Community Foundation, supporting their wonderful work delivering impactful programmes that promote inclusivity, health, and well-being across all age groups. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/egC34mFb #BeTheChange

Our October newsletter is out, and as well as some important changes from HMRC you need to know about if you're an employer, individual or property landlord, we're excited to showcase news from our clients! Congratulations to Davinia Hamilton-Maddox, Director at #AnimalDirection on a successful year so far reaching £100K turnover and winning casting roles for their pet clients in upcoming ITV and Netflix productions. Also featuring Warrington Business Exchange, Warrington Wolves Community Foundation and MINT Seating Limited. Read it here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gkg9ykT2 #AccountancyNews #ClientUpdate #HMRC #EmploymentExpenses #FurnishedHolidayLets #TaxInvestigations #ClientNews #Accountants #NorthWest #Manchester #Warrington

I have authored a Technical Factsheet for ACCA members in the UK on the new lease accounting requirements under FRS 102 (September 2024). Among other things, it also contains commentary on how to deal with a lease agreement with no expiration date (a frequently asked question by many accountants). The Factsheet can be found using this link: https://lnkd.in/e5mDf5JD

The government has now issued draft legislation to abolish the special tax treatment of furnished holiday lettings (FHL) with effect from 6th April 2025 for individuals (1st April 2025 for corporation tax), and the rules on transitional treatment as now been finalised. Read more in this latest #LinkedInArticle by our Tax Manager Nickie Antley-Slater. https://lnkd.in/e28KQtw3 #PropertyTax #PropertyAdvice #FurnishedHolidayLets #PropertyInvestment #Manchester #Warrington #NorthWest #Accountants

It’s #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay and we’re excited to showcase our client MINT Seating Limited, an energetic and innovative commercial seating manufacturer established in 2019 that we have been working with for almost two years. The ethos at Mint Seating is to provide their design, specify and resell clients with cutting-edge products and simplify the process. As you can see from their website below, they have a very stylish yet practical range. mintseating.co.uk/range #ClientShowcase #PartOfTheService #Accountants #BusinessAdvisors #Manchester #Warrington #NorthWest

Whether you're approached by a competitor, a supplier, or you've identified a target company yourself, understanding the complexities involved in the acquisition process is critical. In our latest blog, LWA’s Managing Director, Les Leavitt, advises on some key factors to focus on during the due diligence process which you should review before committing to a deal.   #BusinessAcquisition #DueDiligence #BusinessAdvice #LWA #Accountants #Manchester #Warrington

As the new sports seasons are underway including the EFL (English Football League), The Rugby Football League and Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), we’re delighted to share insights on our #SportsTax service, assisting players requiring specialist expertise. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exJTxdwS