10th February 2026

James Cowper Kreston Join B4 as Platinum Members

B4 is delighted to announce that James Cowper Kreston, one of Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers, has...
25th July 2024

Why having an audit can boost your business

Many directors will wince at the prospect of an audit, seeing it as a necessary evil to meet statutory obligations.
19th June 2024

FRC Proposes Major Overhaul of Auditing Standards

In a bold move, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has unveiled proposed changes to auditing standards that could have a major impact on the...
19th June 2024

Whitley Stimpson shines as finalist for top national award

Service Charge Accountancy specialist Jonathan Walton of Whitley Stimpson has been recognised for his outstanding work in the field by being shortlisted for a...
30th May 2024

Whitley Stimpson shines as finalist for top national award

Service Charge Accountancy specialist Jonathan Walton of Whitley Stimpson has been recognised for his outstanding work in the field by being shortlisted for a...
30th May 2024

Employers warned payrolling of benefits is to become mandatory

Expert accountants and business advisers at Whitley Stimpson are forewarning employers that they will be required to report and pay income tax and Class...
22nd April 2024

New R&D Tax Relief regulations could leave thousands of businesses at risk of missing out

In a recent development, tens of thousands of businesses are facing the risk of missing out on crucial Research and Development (R&D) tax relief...
16th April 2024

Experts urge businesses to beware of latest VAT changes

Business owners registered for VAT are being reminded to make sure they file their returns and pay on time or face falling foul of...
15th April 2024

Evolution and Growth for Oxfordshire’s Wellers

Simon Smith takes the helm as Managing Partner
18th March 2024

Warning as HMRC cracks down on R&D tax relief

Businesses are being warned that HMRC is cracking down on potentially fraudulent claims for research and development (R&D) tax relief.
15th March 2024

The Spring Budget: What you need to know

Tom Biggs, Associate at Oxford-based accountancy firm Wellers, provides the key highlights from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's recent Budget statement.
13th February 2024

Holiday homeowners could soon face double council tax

Holiday let and empty homeowners in the region could soon face higher council tax bills and bin collection charges as government prepares to hand...
8th January 2024

Online traders warned to seek advice after new HMRC crackdown

People who boost their income through online trading are being warned of a new crackdown by HMRC.
26th November 2023

The Autumn Statement: What does it mean?

Tom Biggs, Associate at Wellers, the small business accountants to SMEs, discusses the Government’s Autumn Statement and what it means for individuals and businesses.
26th October 2023

An Introduction to Corporation Tax

Ben Brookes, Partner at Wellers, a firm of specialist small business accountants discusses what Corporation Tax is, who needs to pay, how much it...
20th October 2023

More awards success for top Whitley Stimpson team

The highly successful team at accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson are continuing to receive national recognition.
19th September 2023

Why using the latest payroll system can pay off

Experts at accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson are urging businesses to update their payroll systems in a bid to avoid penalty charges from...
23rd June 2023

Top property experts honour Whitley Stimpson team

Directors and staff at accountancy specialist firm Whitley Stimpson are celebrating after being highly commended in a prestigious awards scheme.
23rd May 2023

Whitley Stimpson shortlisted for major national award

Accountancy specialist firm Whitley Stimpson has been shortlisted for a top property industry award.
15th May 2023

‘Loophole’ helps prevent families falling into inheritance tax trap

With more and more people becoming liable for inheritance tax (IHT), experts at Whitley Stimpson are urging families to consider using a little used...
27th April 2023

Business investments are at an all-time low: could Venture capitalists be the answer?

Tom Biggs, Associate at Wellers, discusses why business investments are at a record low and how owner-managers can raise finance through Venture Capitalist.  Investing is a game of risk. It doesn’t matter the state of...
30th January 2023

Accountants ensure tax doesn’t have to be taxing

Advisers at accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson are urging thousands of people struggling with tax queries to seek professional advice.
3rd January 2023

The Importance of Business Budgeting When Managing Rising Costs

Stuart Crook, Partner at Wellers, one of the UK’s leading mid-tier accountancy firms, considers why business budgeting is critical to businesses’ survival during unprecedented...
7th December 2022

Meeting Tom Biggs of Wellers

Tom Biggs, newly appointed as an Assoiciate at Wellers spoke with Edward Michael of B4 about his new roles, how Tom and his team...
24th November 2022

Energy Bill Relief Scheme launched

The Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced the launch of the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme to help cut energy bills in the non-domestic...
23rd November 2022

4 New Associates at Wellers!

Stuart Crook FCA, celebrates the rise of another 4 members of staff to Associate level at Wellers.
22nd November 2022

How the VAT Reverse Charge works

The VAT domestic reverse charge accounting mechanism was put in place to help prevent criminal attacks on the UK VAT system by means of...
22nd November 2022

What is the purpose of a business plan?

James Tillotson FCA explains why you should use an advisor to establish a viable plan for your start-up.
21st November 2022

The Growth Plan 2022

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, delivered a fiscal statement referred to as The Growth Plan 2022 on 23 September 2022. The...
21st November 2022

What is Venture Capital? How it can help you raise finance for growth

Ercan Demiralay FCCA explains what venture capital funding is and how it can work to help grow your SME business.
9th November 2022

Small Business rate relief

Business rates are charged on most non-domestic premises, including most commercial properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories. Some properties are eligible...
25th October 2022

Company Share Option Plans

There are a number of government approved share schemes which offer tax advantages to employees.
19th October 2022

Creditor bankruptcy and liquidation cost changes

The Insolvency Service is a government agency that provides services to those affected by financial distress or failure. The Insolvency Service operates as an...
20th April 2022

‘Act now’ to avoid being hit by death duties

Soaring house prices and inflation are causing a growing number of people to be left with a large tax bill when a family member...
1st March 2022

End of an era as senior director retires from top accountancy firm

Malcolm Higgs, senior director at accountants Whitley Stimpson, is stepping down after dedicating his entire career to the firm.
6th December 2021

Whitley Stimpson ranked as top UK accountancy firm

The Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 has been revealed and Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked within the Top 100 firms in the UK...
12th November 2021

Oxford Firm Appoints Three New Partners

Leading, mid-market accountancy firm, Wellers, has promoted three of its Millennial team members to Partners, as the firm continues to stand out as a...
29th October 2021

The Autumn Budget 2021 – what the Chancellor of the Exchequer didn’t say

Owen Kyffin CTA, tax specialist at Whitley Stimpson, gives a summary of the opportunities which might arise in the future for tax planning following...
28th October 2021

2021 Autumn Budget Overview

On 27 October, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Autumn 2021 Budget and summarised below are Wenn Townsend’s key messages for private individuals, business...
28th October 2021

Budget Comment from Grant Thornton

Jim Rogers, practice leader for Grant Thornton UK LLP in the Thames Valley area, said: “Businesses will be breathing a sigh of relief. The...
28th October 2021

Seymour Taylor – Autumn Budget 2021

With the Speaker of the House of Commons by tradition not presiding over the Budget, the Chancellor might have hoped he would escape a...
4th October 2021

Local MP visits Whitley Stimpson during its 90 years in business

Whitley Stimpson was delighted to welcome Victoria Prentis MP for North Oxfordshire and Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
14th September 2021

Expert urges business owners to act over new tax hike

A tax expert at accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson is encouraging business owners to take action after the after the Government announced a...
23rd August 2021

Business Club Webinar on 17th Sept Welcomes Jon Ellard & Nick Hughes to Talk on Sales and Marketing

Following an extremely popular first edition of The MGroup Business Club monthly webinar with Helen Joy of People Spark — on the topic of...
25th May 2021

Emitwise Raises $6.6m to Capture Surging Demand for Carbon Accounting

Schroders’ Investment Head and Ex-Uber CEO amongst Angels in latest Investment Raise, led by Arctern Ventures, to expand reach of Emitwise’s vital corporate net...
24th May 2021

Whitley Stimpson advise Polar Technology on major investment from BGF

Whitley Stimpson is pleased to announce the successful investment agreement between Polar Technology Management Group and BGF in a deal they advised on.
21st May 2021

Winding up your company, Maximising health & fitness sector & More

Welcome to our May instalment, we're approaching the summer months and lockdown measures have eased some more. In this month's newsletter, we're going to...
18th May 2021

Are you having issues understanding the VAT reverse charge?

It has been just over a month since the introduction of the domestic VAT reverse charge for building and construction services.
22nd April 2021

Negotiation Skills for Smoother Recovery Webinar with Nick Hughes

We had a great turnout for the Negotiation Skills for Smoother Recovery Webinar with Nick Hughes! If the past year had a theme it,...
1st April 2021

CRM’s March News Round-up

Welcome to our March instalment, the clocks have gone forward and lockdown is easing, are things finally starting to look positive?
29th March 2021

Team player Stuart blows the whistle on a successful career

Stuart Haigh, director at Whitley Stimpson, is retiring after more than 35 years in accountancy.
19th March 2021

Racing around the diameter of Pluto in aid of SeeSaw

Help us raise £1000 for SeeSaw by racing around the diameter of Pluto (2376,6km) on foot and by bike this March JustGiving page SeeSaw...
3rd February 2021

What does the post-Brexit VAT landscape look like?

The ‘honeymoon’ transition period following the UK’s official departure from the European Union in January 2020, with no trade borders or customs formalities and...
2nd February 2021

Planning for success in an uncertain world

Even before our pandemic-hit 2020, we adjusted to a world of constant change and uncertainty, but the challenges of a post-COVID business environment will...
1st February 2021

The VAT reverse charge in the construction sector will now come into force in March 2021

As we reported back in July 2020, plans for the VAT reverse charge in the construction sector were postponed for the second time and...
29th January 2021

Can I claim?… What to include and what to leave out of my tax return

Are you a last minute self-assessment tax returner or are you sitting pretty enjoying the last of your Christmas leftovers and thinking ahead to...
10th December 2020

The MGroup Catch Up With WOBA 2020 ‘Employer of the Year’ – The Rooflight Co

On the 25th of September, 2020, the West Oxfordshire Business Awards (WOBA) went virtual, marking the 10th year of the awards with a COVID...
30th November 2020

Maddi wins Apprentice of the Year in the LUCA Awards 2020

Whitley Stimpson’s payroll administrator Maddi Cooper has been awarded Apprentice of the Year in the national LUCA Awards 2020.
2nd November 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended

On Saturday the Prime Minister announced that the Job Support Scheme, that was due to replace the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (known as furlough)...
2nd November 2020

Supporting the future generation of accountants

Accountancy and business advisors Whitley Stimpson is continuing its investment in young talent and has welcomed ten new starters to join its leading accountancy...
29th October 2020

Oxfordshire accountancy firm extends business investment competition

New business owners, and forward-thinking entrepreneurs, are being given the chance to receive a £10,000 business support package as part of an Oxfordshire accountancy...
19th October 2020

Whitley Stimpson ranked in the Top 100 UK firms for seventh year running

Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms for the seventh year running by the prestigious Accountancy Age...
13th May 2020

The time to act is now before fundamental tax changes are upon us

The economic devastation created by coronavirus could have a profound effect on all our financial plans. It is almost inevitable that taxes will rise...
20th April 2020

Oxford Firm Appoints Three New Associates

In spite of the COVID-19 crisis, leading Oxfordshire-based accountancy firm, has promoted three of its young team members to Associate level, as the firm...
6th April 2020

Customers and suppliers: how business leaders can support both during the COVID-19 crisis

Businesses in many industries are now working in an environment that is completely different to the one they were in just months ago. During...
24th March 2020

Whitley Stimpson advises non-resident corporate landlords to be ready for upcoming changes in taxation from 6 April 2020

Recent changes to the taxation of UK property held by non-UK residents have meant a fundamental reshuffle of tax planning in the lettings market....
23rd March 2020

Government Support

The rapid disruption caused by the various social distancing measures has resulted in a liquidity shock to many businesses. Therefore, we would like to...
13th March 2020

Advice on selling farm dwellings before capital gains tax rule change

Capital gains tax (CGT) rules on residential property are being tightened from April 2020, so farmers and landowners should consider completing any planned sales...
13th March 2020

Download Wenn Townsends Budget Booklet

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his first Budget on Wednesday 11 March 2020. In his speech he stated ‘we are at the beginning of...
12th March 2020

Budget Day 2020

This Budget bore very little resemblance to the traditionally expected Conservative Budget and focused on expenditure or public infrastructure projects in a bid to...
12th March 2020

Budget response from Wellers Accountants

£18 billion increase in general public spending, but tax measures were relatively few.
12th March 2020

Budget 2020: preparing for coronavirus and investing in infrastructure

The chancellor planted a few seeds for Boris Johnson’s future plans for the UK economy, before investing heavily in the fiscal equivalent of stockpiling...
12th March 2020

Chapman Robinson & Moore – Budget 2020 Response

New Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the Spring Budget on 11th March 2020. Of course, there was no Autumn Budget 2019 due to the general...
24th February 2020

Nowhere to hide: why HMRC’s Connect system means keeping your tax affairs in order is more important than ever before

Recent reports have shown that HMRC’s sophisticated automated information system, Connect, is being used increasingly frequently to identify income and gains that have not...
12th February 2020

SME’s with legacy IT systems have been given a further year to comply with complex new digital tax rules

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) introduced the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme in April 2019.
23rd January 2020

Act now if you have not claimed your Marriage Tax Allowance, urges Whitley Stimpson

Experts at Whitley Stimpson are urging couples to act now to see if they could get a £900 tax rebate before it’s too late.
2nd December 2019

Whitley Stimpson cautions against being seduced by Pheonixism tax schemes

HMRC has issued a warning about so-called ‘phoenixism’ tax avoidance schemes. These seek to avoid income tax charges by winding up a company and...
28th October 2019

Whitley Stimpson climbs the rankings within the Top 100 UK accounting firms

Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms by the prestigious Accountancy Age 50+50 survey.
14th October 2019

Whitley Stimpson Invests in the Best for Professional Development

Leading accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson is continuing its investment in young talent by welcoming 16 new recruits to join their offices in Banbury, Bicester,...
23rd September 2019

Wellers Appoints Three New Partners

Leading Oxfordshire accountancy firm, has welcomed three new partners, Chris Thompson, Ross Andrews and Joe Lennon, as it continues to strengthen its leadership team...
17th September 2019

Charity golf day raises funds for local mental health charity

An annual golf day, organised by the Bicester office of accountants Whitley Stimpson, has raised £1,000 for an Oxfordshire charity that specialises in helping...
9th September 2019

Whitley Stimpson declared one of Britain’s Top 10 accountancy employers

One of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, Whitley Stimpson, has been named as one of the country’s best...
22nd July 2019

Beware of getting caught in the IHT trap

A generation of pensioners could end up paying thousands of pounds in inheritance tax (IHT) through simple ignorance of rules which can help them...
8th July 2019

Whitley Stimpson’s Payroll Manager earns place on Prestigious Reward 300 index

Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practices and business advisers in the area, are delighted that their Payroll Manager, Tracy Gill, has...
25th June 2019

Surge in HMRC fraud blamed on the digital tax system

Tax experts have said the "digitisation" of Britain’s tax regime has opened the doors for scammers to take advantage of gaps in HMRC’s technology.
13th May 2019

Lorraine Kelly’s tax victory raises important issues for freelancers and businesses

Experts at Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area, are keen to highlight that the HMRC is not always...
23rd April 2019

Public trusts accountants over politicians on tax

Recent research has shown that, when it comes to tax systems, the public has greater trust in the professionals - including accountants and tax...
3rd April 2019

Whitley Stimpson appoints new head of its Bicester office

Laura Herbert has been appointed as the new director of accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson’s Bicester office.
8th March 2019

Grant Thornton strengthens life science credentials in Thames Valley and beyond

Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Andrew Brosnan as Associate Director of Life Sciences across the Thames Valley and Southampton region.
7th March 2019

Are you prepared for off-payroll working reforms?

It was always a matter of time until the public sector off-payroll working reforms (changes to the rules known as ‘IR35’) were extended into...
5th March 2019

Making Tax Digital: Is your Business Ready?

As part of the government’s initiative to make the UK’s tax system “fit for the 21st Century”, Making Tax Digital (MTD) will see all businesses...
26th February 2019

Whitley Stimpson warns that private sector organisations need to prepare for the IR35 changes now

In the October 2018 Budget, the Chancellor announced that from April 2020 off-payroll working rules, known as IR35, will affect all private sector firms...
28th November 2018

Grant Thornton bolsters its team in the South with relocation of senior partner

Grant Thornton has welcomed a new partner, Karen Robb, to head up its VAT team in the South. Karen joins from the London market,...
15th November 2018

Thames Valley’s Faces of a Vibrant Economy revealed by Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton UK LLP today announces the launch of the third annual Faces of a Vibrant Economy initiative, which identifies 100 organisations and their...
15th November 2018

New starters drive further growth at Whitley Stimpson

One of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area, Whitley Stimpson, has recruited an additional 16 members of staff.
8th October 2018

Whitley Stimpson ranked one of the Top 100 UK firms for fifth year running

Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms for the fifth year running by the prestigious Accountancy Age...
25th September 2018

Thames Valley in competition for London for future talent

Grant Thornton study reveals South East is worst performing region in the UK for keeping hold of its graduates.
24th September 2018

Whitley Stimpson raises awareness of rising taxes for landlords

Buy-to-let investors face an extra 3% stamp duty charge, meaning fewer are entering the market or buying additional properties, according to the Royal Institution...
10th September 2018

Accountants tee off special event for pioneering charity

A charity which helps disabled young people by giving them access to a working farm has been given a boost by accountants Whitley Stimpson.
21st August 2018

Local accountancy firm Whitley Stimpson underlines its continued commitment to recruitment

One of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area has underlined its continued commitment to recruit more staff.
6th August 2018

HMRC under fire for alleged breach of data protection laws

HMRC is under investigation by the Information Commissioner following a complaint that the tax authority has breached data protection laws by saving taxpayers’ voices...
27th June 2018

Whitley Stimpson welcomes Nigel Benton

Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, announces the appointment of Nigel Benton who joins the...
20th June 2018

Grant Thornton invests in audit team with appointment of new assurance director

Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Paul Holland as Assurance Director across the Thames Valley and Southampton region.
19th June 2018

Top rankings for Whitley Stimpson’s Laura Adkins

Whitley Stimpson director Laura Adkins has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy professionals by the prestigious Accountancy Age “35 under...
4th June 2018

Get up to speed with the digital future of tax, say experts

Individuals who believe they may have a capital gains tax liability can now pay up front as soon as it has been incurred.
25th May 2018

Tax expert highlights offshore disclosure law

A new law will require individuals and trustees with undeclared tax liabilities related to offshore matters to disclose them to HMRC by 30 September...
23rd May 2018

Grant Thornton appoints new Director of Transfer Pricing

Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Imran Khan as Director of Transfer Pricing across the Thames Valley and Southampton region.
30th April 2018

Whitley Stimpson is Cherwell award finalist for second year running

Whitley Stimpson, one of the country’s top accountancy firms has been shortlisted for the Established Business Award at the Cherwell Business Awards 2018 for...
20th April 2018

Index reveals the Thames Valley’s most vibrant places to live and work

Grant Thornton UK LLP today publishes the results of its annual Vibrant Economy Index*, which measures how places in England compare on a range...
3rd April 2018

Four million workers set to see a drop in wages this week – but it’s a good thing!

From April 6th this year the amount of money taken from workers’ salaries to contribute to their pension will triple from 1% to 3%....
20th March 2018

Productivity boost of £10 billion waiting to be unlocked by South East businesses

Businesses in the South East have the potential to tap into an extra £10 billion GVA (gross value added) in 2018 if they can...
16th March 2018

Race the F1 Simulator at Business In Oxford 2018

Chapman Robinson & Moore Accountants and Business Advisers will be sponsoring a full size F1 Race Car Simulator for Business in Oxford on 23rd...
12th March 2018

A little-known loophole: the potential to use a pension for a large inheritance tax break

There is a little-known inheritance tax loophole that can save families a fortune. This came in to effect in 2015 as a result of...
27th February 2018

HMRC asks accounting firms for volunteer clients for Making Tax Digital pilot

HMRC has asked accounting firms for volunteer businesses from their client base to apply for its Making Tax Digital for VAT pilot, says top...
23rd January 2018

Charity Race Night in aid of Sobell House

B4 members, Chapman Robinson & Moore Accountants, are organising a Charity Race Night in aid of Sobell House Hospice, Oxford.
17th January 2018

Grant Thornton bolsters Employer Solutions team across the South

Grant Thornton has promoted Dominic Merlin-Cone to Partner, heading up Employer Solutions across the South region.
8th January 2018

CRM chosen as advisers for StartUp2018 London

#StartUp2018, organised by Enterprise Nation, is the biggest StartUp show of the New Year in London on Saturday 13 January.
19th December 2017

New Website to support a New Way of Accounting

In the recent B4 magazine issue 49 (page 39), Chapman Robinson & Moore Accountants (CRM) spoke of their New Way of Accounting in support...
27th November 2017

Directors praised for long service

Two directors of Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, stood out from the crowd at...
24th November 2017

Your free guide to the Autumn Budget 2017

Download this guide for a summary of the Chancellor's announcements from the latest Autumn Budget 2017 statement. This covers the key tax policies and developments...
22nd November 2017

Grant Thornton appoints Thames Valley Corporate Finance Director

Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Gareth Davies as Director in the Corporate Finance team in the Thames Valley.
15th November 2017

Top Education Team Hits the Road to Success

Education sector experts from Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy and business advisers in the area, are taking part in three top...
8th November 2017

Thames Valley’s Faces of a Vibrant Economy revealed by Grant Thornton

Business and community leaders from the Thames Valley celebrated amongst 100 individuals who are exceptional leaders driving growth with clear purpose.
18th October 2017

Whitley Stimpson: a year of continued growth

Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, has underlined its continued success by recruiting 17 new...
6th October 2017

Whitley Stimpson climbs the rankings within the Top 100 UK accounting firms

Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms for the fourth year running by the prestigious Accountancy Age...
4th October 2017

Whitley Stimpson shortlisted for another top award

Whitley Stimpson, one of the largest independent accountancy practice and business advisers in the area, has been shortlisted for a major award, following its...
26th September 2017

More Top Earners Snared by Tax Hike

Tax expert Owen Kyffin warned this week that a quirk in the tax rules could push more high earners into paying 60 per cent...