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Sharing our knowledge
Working for years in the accounting industry has provided us with a wealth of knowledge across all areas of compliance. So we think it’s important to share this with our clients.
Here you’ll find a wide range of in-depth articles that clarify some of the more pressing business and industry issues and answer any of your questions about the world of accountancy.
Double honours for Cottons at the Accounting Excellence Awards
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.
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!
Embracing digital advisory for clearer financial insight
Digital advisory for UK SMEs: tools, dashboards, KPIs, forecasting and MTD timelines, with practical steps to turn data into decisions.
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...
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Double honours for Cottons at the Accounting Excellence Awards
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.
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!
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