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How to test your financial controls before they become business risks
Most organisations have financial controls in place. Purchase orders require approval, bank reconciliations are completed each month and payroll follows an established process. But how often are those controls tested to make sure they’re actually working? As organisations grow, processes naturally evolve. Staff take on additional responsibilities, systems change, and shortcuts can develop to keep...
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VAT on domestic electricity to fall to 0%: What does it mean for households?
The Government has announced that the rate of VAT on domestic electricity will be reduced from 5% to 0% from 1 October 2026, in a move designed to help households with the cost of living ahead of winter. For most households, the change will happen automatically, with no need to make a claim. The Government...
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