HMRC yesterday announced that they have agreed to delay the introduction of Real Time information (RTI) for employers with less than 50 employees. HMRC have said that they recognise that some small employees weekly, or more frequently, but who only process their payroll monthly may need longer to adapt to reporting PAYE information in real … Continued
Fond farewell to Pam and Ruth
Two longstanding members of our administration team, Pam Ely and Ruth Schenck are retiring from BWMacfarlane so we thought it would be nice to get together and wish them all the best over a lunchtime buffet in the office today. They have worked for the firm for an amazing 52 years beween them and will be very much … Continued
Donation time for Liverpool Central Foodbank
We’ve been collecting for the Liverpool Central Foodbank to help keep up their vital supplies at this time of year. Many of our staff have generously donated and our offering has been boosted by kind donations from our neighbours here in Castle Chambers, Berrymans Lace Mawer Solicitors. Here are Laura & Maxine from BWMacfarlane with all our … Continued
Revised Audit Limits
As you may have seen in the press, the government is pressing ahead with its plans to align the mandatory audit thresholds with the accounting thresholds for small companies from 1 October. If they meet two out of the three qualifying criteria set out below for small company accounts, they won’t require an audit if … Continued
BWMacfarlane Wear It Pink for Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and so today the team here have been wearing pink and donating money to the Breast Cancer Campaign charity. So far we’ve raised £41.58 for this worthy cause.
BWMacfarlane Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support
Here at our offices on Castle Street we have just enjoyed a feast of cakes & other delicious treats, all for a really good cause. We have raised over £150 for Macmillan Cancer Support, a well known charity that works to improve the lifes of 3 out of 4 people currently affected by cancer, through providing … Continued
Liverpool Echo features John Elliott in ‘My Dream Job’
Career that adds up for people-person John Liverpool Echo, 7 July 2012 HELPING the company grow and advising clients on financial concerns all adds up to a dream job for John Elliot. “Being a partner in a modern, forward-thinking firm like this is very exciting,” said John. “For me, it’s all about being a front … Continued
BWMacfarlane a Member of Merseyside 100
Merseyside 100 pioneers new type of community giving A ‘giving circle’ that allows Merseyside businesses and individuals to help fund community projects is looking for new members. The Merseyside 100, which was recently named ‘Emerging Philanthropist of the Year’ at the Community Foundation for Merseyside’s Spirit of Merseyside Awards, is a unique philanthropic giving club … Continued
Spirit of Merseyside Awards 2012 – winners announced
The Spirit of Merseyside Awards 2012 took place at St. George’s Hall, Liverpool on Thursday 14th June 2012, with BWMacfarlane sponsoring & presenting the Social Enterprise award on the night. The Spirit of Merseyside Awards is the Community Foundation’s showpiece event and is the largest community awards in our region. It gives supporters, donors, volunteers … Continued
Liverpool Post features Managing Partner, Peter Taaffe
Diary of an Entrepreneur: Peter Taaffe, managing partner of accountancy firm BWMacfarlane The Liverpool Post May 31 2012 IN 2011, I undertook the huge step of merging my practice with another firm, a decision supported by the firms’ similarities in shared traditions and the ethos of client centered service. The partners of both firms felt … Continued