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Time to furlough?
Just looking at HM Govs covid furlough scheme. Could be a plan especially if you are benched, want to keep the money in the company and are sitting around at home self isolated and waiting for that elusive contract to come along? I was thinking of furloughing the wife but then realized minimum... -
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Furlough my Wife?
You can furlough yourself as well You can furlough yourself as well Minimum period is 3 weeks so you could furlough yourself as well. Try and bury yourself :tumble: -
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Business bank account - do you pay?
I am with HSBC too. Very good. They do charge you for the Corporate Credit Card after the first year; think its 33 quid per year. Other than that happy to stay with HSBC.- backagain
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Upton Accountants - more info
Have people got nothing to do with their (paid for by clients) time than sit on forums like this slagging off others? Nothing has gone tits up for me and everything I asked Freedom to do has been done (including my accounts for last year). However since Darren Uptons actions have now been made...- backagain
- Post #310
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Upton Accountants - more info
Actually been away doing something much more interesting than work, hence the handle. I think thats what you meant? I can also report that its extremely hot and nice where I am :wave: Shame the swimming pool pump is broke but thats in hand... So shall we start a Freedom Accountancy thread to...- backagain
- Post #308
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Upton Accountants - more info
Freedom Accountancy? Freedom Accountancy? Has anyone noticed Freedom don't appear to be replying to emails? Maybe they have been inundated with clients wishing to leave? Or maybe the stress has been too much for Tina and she has taken some leave? Personally I thought she was pretty straight...- backagain
- Post #306
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Upton Accountants - more info
I didn't advise that at all. Just said I had good service from them recently and they appear to be making an effort. Regarding my own situation, I just need the admin/accounts/vat returns and some other ancillary bits doing from time to time. Nothing too demanding and very little risk from my...- backagain
- Post #193
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Upton Accountants - more info
Thought we were sticking to facts on this thread? So I was just giving feedback on recent dealings with Upton/Freedom, which are facts. I was not recommending them; just giving some balance to those who would want to paint them as totally evil. I wasn't stupid enough to give a load of money to...- backagain
- Post #189
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Upton Accountants - more info
I have had excellent service from Uptons recently (or shall we call them Freedom?). I think they are making a concerted effort to provide good service and keep clients. Recently I have had my accountants submitted and companies house annual return and Upton replied back with the submission...- backagain
- Post #180
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Upton Accountants - more info
Mod Note: Just facts in here please, not speculation.- backagain
- Post #178
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Upton Accountants - more info
Your entitled to your own opinion. The handle is more in reference to ducking in and out of contracting. I like to go travelling and experience other things other than a dull office full of computer geeks. Been contracting a loooong time; I know the ropes, so no worries. :)- backagain
- Post #153
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Upton Accountants - more info
Just had an email from Tina saying she is running the buisness and is just on the point of transfering over to a new business. I have just had my personal tax return, accounts, annual rtn to companies house, vat rtn done by Upton. Communication has been good, and its all gone through very...- backagain
- Post #151
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Upton Accountants - more info
I think I have said enough. I think its important we share information, especially facts. Thus I know one member of staff is leaving Monday, but then another is starting on Monday. Another member is leaving around the 20th. Lets keep names off this as I think people are permitted some...- backagain
- Post #138
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Upton Accountants - more info
Ultimatly its your company and responsibility. The accountant is just providing a service/advice/accounts. Thus I don't see what the big issue is. If you are not happy with them or comfortable with the situation, then find a new accountant. Personally I am comfortable with the situation at the...- backagain
- Post #135
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Upton Accountants - more info
Don't see what the worry is about? I have had a couple of accountants offer to do my accounts within a month. I have been contracting a long time and been in IT a very loooong time. As long as you meet the deadlines of when things are due and don't leave things to the last minute, what is the...- backagain
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