Autumn Budget 2025: What Actually Happened (and What It Means for You) It’s been quite the build-up to this year’s Budget, hasn’t it? Plenty of speculation, a few U-turns before anything was even announced, and then the OBR went and leaked the headlines before the Chancellor even got to her feet. Not quite the grand...Continue reading
Let’s be honest, self-assessment tax returns aren’t exactly the most exciting task on your to-do list. But what if we told you that filing your self-assessment early could save you money, stress, and sleepless nights? Here at McCarthy Browne, we’re all about making accounting as painless as possible. So, let’s talk about why submitting your...Continue reading
Companies House Identity Verification: What You Need To Know Big changes are coming to Companies House, and if you’re a company director or person with significant control (PSC), you need to be aware of the new identity verification requirements starting 18 November 2025. Don’t panic – this isn’t a hard deadline. It’s the beginning of...Continue reading
From Chaos to £20,000 Refund: How We Transformed a Solar Energy Company’s Finances When poor bookkeeping nearly cost this renewable energy business thousands, McCarthy Browne’s expertise turned disaster into a massive windfall. CASE STUDY: A Growing Solar Energy Business INDUSTRY: Solar Energy, Renewable & Sustainable Energy BUSINESS TYPE: Limited Company CHALLENGE: Critical – Poor record-keeping...Continue reading
As a content creator, you’ve mastered the art of engaging your audience, building your brand and turning your passion into profit. But when it comes to managing your finances, are you getting the specialist support that you deserve from a content creator accountant? Honestly, not all accountants understand the unique challenges (and opportunities) that come...Continue reading
At McCarthy Browne Ltd, we frequently help our Bournemouth clients navigate HMRC processes. One question we’re often asked is: “How do I change my name with HMRC?” Whether you’ve recently married, divorced, or legally changed your name, updating your details with HM Revenue and Customs is crucial for maintaining accurate tax records. What Is a...Continue reading
Child Benefit is a lifeline for many families, helping with the cost of raising children. It’s one of those areas where a little guidance can go a long way, so let’s walk through the latest updates for the 2025–2026 tax year, including what you need to watch out for with the High Income Child Benefit...Continue reading
This month, McCarthy Browne enters its 5th year in business — a milestone that deserves celebrating. Many businesses don’t make it this far, and we’re incredibly proud (and grateful) that we have. But behind every success story, there’s a beginning — and ours started not with a grand plan, but with a moment of crisis....Continue reading
Your Business is Important Time is limited when you’re running your own business and there’s always plenty to do, but business development should be a priority. As a business owner, your primary focus should always be on IPA’s – Income Producing Activities – which tends to fall into two categories: These are the only activities...Continue reading
Bookkeeping is one of those chores that must be done correctly for a business to succeed. Making a mistake, on the other hand, may be expensive. Surprisingly, it is one of the duties that some new business owners overlook since there are always more pressing concerns to address. Thus, it is relegated to the bottom...Continue reading