Post Autumn statement, Tax is certainly a topic at the top of everyone's minds right now. To tackle the issues we seem to not be able to get away from, cost of living, ever inflating inflation rates and recessions, we're shedding light on the world of tax with a mini series featuring some of the UK's leading tax experts.   In this latest instalment, RSM partner and CIOT president Susan Ball is joined by Bill Dodwell, Tax Director of the Office of Tax Simplification, editor in chief of the CIOT's Tax Advisor magazine and website and former CIOT president. And follow us on social: Linkedin ..read more

RSM partner and CIOT president, Susan Ball, talks to Dame Margaret Hodge, former chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Labour MP and "loud commentator" on all things tax. Speakers Susan Ball - RSM UK Partner, Employer Solutions  Dame Margaret Hodge - MP  Learn more about RSM UK tax team: https://www.rsmuk.com/what-we-offer/by-service/tax  And follow us on social: Linkedin - https://bit.ly/3Ab7abT Twitter - http://bit.ly/1qILii3​​ Instagram - http://bit.ly/2W60CWm ..read more

For over a century, society has relied on the internal combustion engine to get us around. But now the environmental impact of burning carbon-based fuels has become impossible to ignore. So, what is the future of the car, and how will this impact businesses in the UK? In this episode, resident host Jon Cronin is joined by RSM’s Head of Automotive, Richard Bartlett Rawlings, Technology and Media Partner, Ben Bilsland and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader’s (SMMT) Senior Manager, Alice Seabrook-Martina. The panel delves into electric vehicles and what this means for consumers and busines ..read more

Climate change is a global emergency. We’ve just come out of a summer of extreme weather; UK-wide climate change protests; and significant announcements from the government committing to ambitious zero carbon targets by 2050. This all points to a need for wholesale reform of energy consumption in the UK, and across the globe. But are businesses ready to adopt a carbon neutral approach to operations; and how can tax help to deliver sustainable change? If you want to know more about how climate change might impact your businesses, or what more needs to change within our tax system to reach ambi ..read more

Untangling the pressing issue of securing a future workforce in the manufacturing sector with RSM’s Mike Thornton and David Gibbens, and our host Jon Cronin. In this episode, we discuss real life workforce scenarios to deliver practical advice on how to manage workforce needs for now and in the future.  If you want to know how to address the skills gap through retaining existing talent and attracting new skills; whilst embedding flexible working into your culture, then this is the podcast for you.   Take a listen and subscribe to stay in #TheLoop on your favourite podcast platform ..read more

Overseas expansion is an appealing growth pathway for many businesses. However, the associated challenges require solutions built on foresight and efficient planning.  Have you taken into consideration what the tax implications are? What are your plans for hiring and retaining an international workforce? Do you understand the nuances of local business culture and etiquette in your target country?  RSM’s international tax specialist, Claire Spence, and head of transactions, Rob Donaldson, answer these questions and more in this episode of the Loop ..read more

We're in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution and data has taken centre stage as a gateway commodity for future business success. Getting the right finance solutions in place to ensure your business can grow, innovate and remain competitive in the global markets is key in any sector, but has come to the forefront as an issue for manufacturing companies in the UK.  Given recent developments in the economy and Brexit, in this episode we welcome Tim Figures, Make UK’s Director of Technology, Sustainability and Innovation as well as Mike Thornton, RSM’s Head of Manufacturing to talk ..read more

In the first episode, we delve into the complex world of GDPR with RSM’s Sheila Pancholi and Steve Snaith, and our host Jon Cronin, where they discuss real life GDPR scenarios to deliver practical advice on how companies manage a data breach. If you want to know how to manage a data breach, mitigate the risk of a ransomware attack or make sure your data is protected, this is the episode for you. Take a listen and subscribe to stay in the Loop on your favourite podcast platform ..read more

Brexit is a disruptor. Whether its impacting today’s operations and decision making, or future trade or investment, Brexit is disrupting businesses today; but are you ready? Do you have an EORI number to allow you to trade beyond Brexit? Have you mapped your supply chain to mitigate risk? What will happen to interest rates in the event of a no deal Brexit? And how will macro political events and trade tariffs impact your business?  If you want to know more about how a no deal Brexit might impact your businesses, or what future trade will look like beyond Brexit, then this is the episode ..read more

Many businesses across the UK have been planning their future and considering what will set them up for success. For some, that decision could be a private equity investment. But private equity has had some bad press lately – so, why should you consider a private equity investment? In this episode, our resident host Jon Cronin is joined by a panel from RSM, Growth Capital Partners and Cloudsense to talk about all things private equity. The panel discusses what bringing on a private equity partner means for a business, what the market is currently like for both the PE firms and businesses and ..read more