HB Accountants’ Post

Few industries work from dusk til dawn for the first 4 months of every year but today marks the day when accountants can trade their calculators for a cocktail shaker. 🍸 🍺 It’s also the day their bed will start to recognize them again. They will get to start using their social skills again (forgive them if they’re a little rusty, they’ve been talking to receipts for months). They might be heading to the office to celebrate with the only two things that got them through tax season: donuts and a stapler. They may even be confused about which might be more appealing: a giant pile of sleep or a beach vacation. If you use or know an accountant, make sure you thank them and congratulate them today for getting through another 120-day sprint. Then either hand them a cold one or be quiet and let them enjoy some peace. Cheers! 🍻 #accountantsappreciationpost #accounting 

Accountants: The Secret Sauce of Christmas Parties 🎅 It's that time of year again! The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the inevitable office Christmas party. While most people dread the awkward small talk and forced merriment, accountants seem to thrive in this chaotic environment. 🤶 Why are accountants the life of the party, you ask? 🎄 A Natural Flair for Drama: Accountants are trained to analyse complex financial statements, which requires a certain level of dramatic flair. This skill seamlessly translates to the dance floor, where they can effortlessly command attention with their interpretive dance moves. 🎄 🤶 A Taste for the Finest Things: Accountants know the value of a good investment. They're always on the lookout for the best deals, whether it's a discounted glass of wine or a prime spot on the dance floor. 🤶 🎅 A Knack for Storytelling: Accountants have a unique ability to transform mundane financial data into captivating narratives. This skill comes in handy at parties, where they can regale their colleagues with tales of tax returns and depreciation schedules. 🎅 🎄 A Strong Sense of Humour: Let's face it, accounting can be a bit dry. To cope with the daily grind, accountants develop a sharp sense of humour. This allows them to find the funny side of even the most serious situations, making them the perfect party companions. 🎄 So, the next time you're dreading the office Christmas party, remember: accountants are there to save the day. With their infectious energy and quick wit, they'll turn any dull gathering into a night to remember. #Accountants #ChristmasParty #Humor

Its the Christmas season so here is run down of the HMRC rules surrounding gifts and parties.... 🎉 🎄 Thinking of giving your staff gifts this Christmas? As long as the gift is considered "trivial," there will be no Tax or National Insurance to pay. What's more, is there is there no limit on the number of trivial gifts given!. 🎁 A trivial benefit is any gift that costs £50 or less, including VAT and delivery. This could include items like a bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, or a box of chocolates. Just ensure it is not performance related! With the Christmas Party season fast approaching, you may be wondering what qualifies as a staff Christmas party. More importantly, we’ll explain how to ensure the costs are deductible for corporation tax and that no tax or National Insurance is charged to your employees. Generally, entertaining staff is a tax-deductible expense for the business, and this includes costs for staff and their partners. However, entertaining non-staff, such as customers or suppliers, is not tax-deductible. For events where both staff (with their partners) and non-staff (such as customers) attend, the costs must be divided and apportioned accordingly. A Christmas party is not taxable for staff, provided it meets all of the following conditions: - It must be an annual party or social event, like a Christmas party or summer BBQ. - It must be open to all staff members. - The cost per person must not exceed £150, including VAT (per year, not event!) So whether you're a Ltd company or a Sole Trader, treat yourself and your teams to a festive get together 🎄 If you need help with your Self Assessment or annual accounts filing, don't hesitate to get in touch with me, anna@fuzeaccounting.co.uk. #fuzeaccounting #taxseason #smallbusinesssupport #selfassessment

A bit of festive fun🧑🎄 - here's a selection of truly awful Christmas jokes for accountants! Have you got any good ones? 🎄 Why did the accountant break up with the calculator at Christmas? It just didn’t add up anymore. 🎄 Why are accountants so calm at Christmas? They’ve already wrapped up the year-end accounts. 🎄 Why did the accountant love Christmas so much? It’s the only time of year they can balance the books with eggnog and mince pies. 🎄Why do accountants make great Christmas dinner guests? They know exactly how to divide the turkey evenly. 🎄What do you call an accountant stuck in the cold over Christmas? A frozen asset. 🎄Why did Santa hire an accountant? He needed help managing his net present value! Would you like me to “audit” this list or add any more? HO HO HO! #christmasjokes #christmas #bitoffun #hohoho

🎄 Introducing The Lady Accountant's 12 Days of Christmas! 🎄 Over the next 12 days, we’ll be sharing our top tax-saving tips to help you make the most of this festive season.🎅 Tip #1: Planning a Christmas staff party? 🥂 Here’s how to make it tax deductible:👇🏻 🎄Must be an annual event 🎄All employees must be invited 🎄You must spend £150 max per employee (food, drinks, entertainment & transport included!) Plan ahead and have a great Christmas party celebrating you and your team’s hard work this year! 🧑🎄✨ #TaxTips #ChristmasParty #TaxSavings #FestiveFinance #taxdeductible #christmassavings #hmrc #12daysofchristmas #taxreturn #selfemployed #companytips #christmasmoneytips

Congratulations to those of you who are just wrapping up another busy season!! This tends to be the time of year for accounting firms to host "after busy season" parties. Maybe you have one coming soon? The end of busy season is definitely something worth celebrating! But how much celebrating did you do before busy season ended? Probably not enough! Let's conspire, together, to change this! What if we learned how to take a breath after we accomplish one thing, to acknowledge and celebrate it? How might that change things in our profession? Check out our latest blog to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gKi8Pjy5

🍻 What Do Accountants Do for Fun? Add Up All the Drinks at the Bar! 🍻 After a long day of balancing books, accountants like to kick back and relax... but old habits die hard! Even at the bar, we're mentally calculating the tab, analyzing drink prices, and maybe even considering how to expense it. 😄 Who knew numbers could follow you even during happy hour? 🍺📊 So next time you see an accountant at the bar, just know they're probably balancing more than just their drinks! What’s your accountant superpower outside the office? 🤔 #AccountantLife #WorkHardPlayHard #NumbersNeverStop #HappyHourMath

some playful 😊 similarities between accounting and Christmas 🎅 : 🎄 Preparation and Planning: Just like Christmas requires preparation, decorations, gifts, and meals—accounting requires meticulous planning and organization to ensure everything is accurate and ready for reporting. 🎄 Attention to Detail: Both Christmas and accounting involve a lot of attention to detail. Whether it's making sure all the decorations are perfect or ensuring every transaction is recorded accurately, details matter! 🎄 Bringing People Together: Christmas brings families and friends together, while accounting often brings different departments and stakeholders together to achieve financial goals and compliance. 🎄 Surprises: Christmas is full of surprises, and so can be accounting! Sometimes, unexpected financial results or findings in audits can feel like opening a mysterious gift. 🎄 Year-End Celebration: Christmas marks the end of the calendar year, and accounting often involves closing the books and preparing year-end financial statements, celebrating the achievements and learning from the challenges of the past year. 🎄 Generosity: Just as Christmas is a time of giving, accountants often find themselves generous with their time and expertise, helping others understand financial information and make informed decisions. It's fascinating to see how different aspects of life can share common themes! 🎄💼

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a season filled with joy, love, and laughter! May your holidays be bright, your hearts warm, and your New Year prosperous. Thank you for trusting us this year—it's been a privilege to support your journey. Here's to a festive season and continued success in the year ahead! 🎅🎁 From all of us at r2 accounting, Happy Holidays! 🌟 #r2accounting #AccountingExperts #FinancialPeace #BusinessGrowth #NumbersNerds #SmallBusinessSupport #StartupSuccess #FinancialSolutions #EffortlessAccounting #BusinessNumbers #BookkeepingBliss #ProfitPlanning #TaxSeasonReady #BusinessBalance #AccountingMagic #FinancialStrategy #MoneyMatters #CashFlowManagement #AuditAssurance #SmartFinanceSolutions #Calgary #Canada

Congratulations to those of you who are just wrapping up another busy season!! This tends to be the time of year for accounting firms to host "after busy season" parties. Maybe you have one coming soon? The end of busy season is definitely something worth celebrating! But how much celebrating did you do before busy season ended? Probably not enough! Let's conspire, together, to change this! What if we learned how to take a breath after we accomplish one thing, to acknowledge and celebrate it? How might that change things in our profession? Check out our latest blog to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gZQnkCK7