Fresh from being named Xero’s Large Firm of the Year 2025, we’ve now scooped up Silver for Tax Team of the Year and Bronze for Mid-Tier Firm of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards.
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From trainee to national recognition: Cottons Partner Charles Hill named in Accountancy Age’s 35 Under 35 🎉
We’ve got some brilliant news to share – our Partner, Charles Hill, has been named in Accountancy Age’s 35 Under 35!
ADHD and money: 5 practical finance tips to reduce the ‘ADHD tax’
Learn practical, ADHD-friendly money management tips to reduce the ‘ADHD tax’.
We’re a winner, baby! Cottons takes home Xero’s Large Firm of the Year 2025
We’re absolutely ecstatic to share that Cottons Group has been crowned Large Firm of the Year 2025 at the Xero Awards! Plus some other exciting accolades…
What is MTD-compatible software – and what options do I have?
If you’re self-employed or a landlord, you may already be asking: what is MTD-compatible software, and which one should I use? With Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rolling out from April 2026, this is an important question to answer now. What is MTD-compatible...
Who needs to comply with MTD?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is one of the biggest changes to how landlords and self-employed individuals manage their tax affairs. But who exactly needs to comply, and when? The key groups affected MTD doesn’t apply to everyone just yet. Instead, HMRC is...
R&D tax relief simplified: what businesses need to know
If your business invests in developing new products, processes, or technologies, you may be overlooking two valuable tax incentives: research and development (R&D) tax relief and the Patent Box.
How to be a good ally during Pride Month – and why it matters
June marks Pride Month – a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, recognise progress made, and reflect on the work that’s still to be done for true inclusion. But Pride isn’t only about rainbow flags or parades. It’s about standing up for dignity, respect and...
Mental Health Awareness Month: how to support your mental health — and others’ — during tough times
Mental Health Awareness Month is a powerful reminder that we all need to look after our mental health. We can do this through regular care, attention, and conversation. Whether you're supporting someone with anxiety or depression, or going through a difficult patch...
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