Utilising Independent Auditor’s Experts in Blockchain-related Audits
This article was written by Appold on 27 August 2024. The number of companies holding or transacting in digital assets continues to grow rapidly. A 2023 report showed that 65% of institutional investors expected to buy digital assets in the coming years¹. In addition, at Appold, we have observed an increase in enquiries from a […]
Gravita and NOVA Partnership
We are delighted to announce our partnership with the NOVA Community. Together, we aim to support the professional growth of women in leadership and promote diversity and inclusion within the financial services space. Gravita, a top 30 full-service accountancy firm, and the NOVA Community, a group passionate about creating an environment for senior female […]
Five Common Issues in Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) disclosures for small cap AIM companies
Written by Audit Partner, Joseph Brewer As leading auditors to SME-listed businesses on AIM and AQSE, we regularly advise on the calculation of Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Diluted Earnings Per Share (DEPS) under IFRS. These disclosures are mandatory for any company with shares traded in a public market, including AIM and AQSE, though companies […]
Webinar Recording: Navigating VAT on School Fees – Essential Strategies for Private Schools
Gravita VAT Partner, Sandy Cochrane, and Gravita Audit Partner, Shona Munday, Audit Partner, presented an insightful webinar to help schools navigate these changes and plan for the future. Labour has long promised to impose VAT on school fees, and now that this has become a reality, including the changes to business rates, schools need to […]
Navigating VAT on School Fees: Essential Strategies for Private Schools
Labour has long promised to impose VAT on school fees, and now that this has become a reality, including the changes to business rates, schools need to review their financial position to adapt their processes accordingly. We invite you to our insightful webinar led by Shona Munday, Audit Partner, and Sandy Cochrane, VAT Partner, to […]
Five Key Financial Reporting Challenges for Small-Cap Biotech Companies
Written by Audit Partner, Joseph Brewer As specialist auditors to innovative biotech and life sciences companies on AIM and AQSE, we frequently advise on the key challenges CFOs face in these sectors. In this article, Joseph Brewer, a partner in our listed audit team, explores five common financial reporting issues that businesses in this industry […]
Webinar Recording: Business Tax Refresher & Planning
Gravita Tax Consultant, Tim Palmer, presented a webinar on the latest tax news and developments for businesses. During this session, Tim covered the following: Latest tax news and developments for businesses Basis period reform Corporation tax planning Capital allowances refresher The use of Family Investment Companies Recent tax cases General overview What next? Should you have any […]
HMRC Cryptoasset Disclosure Facility: What you need to know
Written by Tax Partner, Thomas Adcock Love them or loathe them, cryptoassets are now a familiar form of investment. However, how they are taxed and how to report taxes due can be mystifying for most. Is it trading? Is it capital gain? Is it gambling? The lines can be blurred, although these days we […]
Capital Gains Tax Under Labour: What Could Change?
Written by Tax Partner, Thomas Adcock Typically, we avoid speculating on potential changes in tax legislation, as discussing the ‘what ifs’ can often be unproductive. While the doomsayer’s predictions rarely come to pass, we believe an exception is warranted in this case. It appears highly likely that Labour’s first Budget in fourteen years will include […]
Do AIM-Listed Companies have to prepare an Interim Statement?
Written by Audit Partner, Joseph Brewer While companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are subject to less stringent interim reporting compared to those on the main market, they still have to comply with certain requirements to maintain transparency and protect investors. One such requirement involves the preparation and publication of interim (six-monthly) financial […]