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News • Charities and Not-For-Profits • Consumer • Education • Energy and Renewables • Professional Practices • Real Estate and Construction
June VAT developments
News • Charities and Not-For-Profits • Consumer • Education • Energy and Renewables • Professional Practices • Real Estate and Construction
From a temporary VAT cut for the summer to significant court rulings and updated HMRC guidance, this month’s VAT update brings together the key developments businesses should be aware of, including changes affecting family-focused sectors, ride-hailing services, and pension VAT recovery, alongside other technical updates on bundled supplies and VAT grouping.
Insight • Financial Services
DFSA prudential reform: what firms need to know now
Insight • Financial Services
With 182 new firms authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) in 2025 and more than 600 active Financial Officers operating in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), the rapid expansion of the financial ecosystem has made prudential reform both necessary and inevitable.
Insight • Education
Further Education benchmarking report 2026
Insight • Education
Welcome to Buzzacott’s first Further Education annual benchmarking report, providing insight into funding trends, cost structures, and financial resilience across the college sector.
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Buzzacott delivers Skerryvore’s internal controls report
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Skerryvore Asset Management Ltd engaged Buzzacott to provide independent assurance over its internal controls. By delivering a Type 2 ISAE 3402/AAF 01/20 report, we helped them enhance transparency, strengthen investor confidence, and demonstrate their commitment to robust governance and risk management in a competitive global market.
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R&D tax relief for defence businesses: Key considerations under the merged scheme
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Barriers to commercial lending and mainstream innovation funding, combined with rigorous certification requirements that must be met before deployment, mean that defence businesses often require patient, long-term capital to sustain development before generating any revenue.
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Kwong v. US: Could taxpayers reclaim IRS penalties and interest from the Covid-19 period?
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A recent court ruling has raised questions over the IRS’s ability to charge certain penalties and interest during the Covid-19 Emergency Declaration period (20 January 2020 to 10 July 2023).
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Demystifying probate and estate administration
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Estate administration can be a long and confusing process, often at a time when emotions can be high. While no two estates are ever the same, there are some common areas where clear guidance can help.
News
Buzzacott has been ranked 39th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026
News
We are proud to announce that Buzzacott has been ranked 39th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026!
Insight • Charities and Not-For-Profits • Housing Associations
Housing SORP 2026: On-demand webinar
Insight • Charities and Not-For-Profits • Housing Associations
The updated Housing SORP 2026 introduces significant changes to financial reporting for housing associations. Watch our on-demand webinar to understand the changes to lease accounting and income recognition and discover how your organisation can begin preparing for implementation.
Insight • Hospitality
Supporting the UK’s tourism industry: why fair tipping matters more than ever
Insight • Hospitality
As the UK tourism market prepares for another busy season, hospitality businesses face more than just rising demand: they are operating under increasing scrutiny over how they treat their people.