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Audit and assurance: Ensuring financial accuracy
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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.
Capital Gains Tax: what you need to know in 2025
What you need to know about CGT for 2025/26 – rates, allowances, tips and deadlines for UK individuals explained in plain English.
VAT services explained: Compliance made simple
VAT compliance has become more complex over the years. VAT services handle compliance while you focus on growing your business.
Payroll solutions: Streamlining your business operations
Discover the benefits of payroll solutions, services and software – save time, reduce errors, and stay compliant with UK regulations.
Cottons Group appoints Luke Prout as an equity Partner as tax team shortlisted for national award
Cottons Group is proud to announce Luke Prout’s appointment as an equity partner – just 12 months after he joined the firm and began reshaping our tax advisory service. Under his leadership, our tax team has now been shortlisted for Tax Team of the Year at the 2025 Accounting Excellence Awards. A huge milestone for Luke, the team, and the future of tax at Cottons.
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Discover practical bookkeeping tips for small businesses to streamline records, cut costs and stay tax‑ready all year round.
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