JJ+H Accounting Services and Quill consolidated solutions make annual accounting easy for law firms

Claire Ellis FCCA at JJ+H Accounting Services is a chartered certified accountant and legal cashiering trouble-shooter who specialises in helping law firms to fix errors and anomalies with their bookkeeping.

85% of UK law firms plan to increase staff numbers – survey reveals

A new national survey from MHA, the top 12 accounting group, has revealed that 85% of UK law firms are planning to increase staff numbers in 2022 and a resounding 93% of UK firms are not currently planning to make any staff reductions.

MHA: Legal Sector survey – planning for 2022 and beyond

The MHA Professional Practices specialist team is working closely together to ensure our clients in the legal sector have the most up to date information to help them prepare for 2022.

MHA MacIntyre Hudson: SRA Accounts Rules – Compliance under agile working

With agile working practices becoming a permanent feature for many businesses, what do legal practices need to do to ensure compliance with the Rules?

MHA: Professional practices – Proposed change of taxation basis (CITB) for the self-employed, partnerships and LLP’s

The current year basis (“CYB”) of assessment of self-employed and partnership profits came to us about a quarter of a century ago, replacing the previous and highly anachronistic ‘previous year basis’ of assessment.

Back-office support solutions from MHA for a forward-thinking firm

Needing advisers that could guide them through the minefield of establishing a new business they turned to MHA for startup support.

Payescape: Accountant payroll challenges in 2021

Processing client payroll is one of the most challenging aspects for accountancy practices. Clients need payroll services, but sometimes expect payroll to be “included” in their general accounting fees.

MHA MacIntyre Hudson professional practices: Covid-19 – Time for a change?

One of the defining aspects of the Covid-19 crisis has been the speed with which the economy moved from apparent health to seizure in many sectors, on both the supply and demand side. The actions of the UK Government supporting business and employment appears to have been met with general support, however, it would seem […]

MHA MacIntyre Hudson: Legal sector Covid-19 survey report

We undertook a survey towards the end of May 2020 on the impact of COVID-19, and how the pandemic is affecting law firms. The results form the basis of our new report, which focusses on fee income, cash flow, business strategy and working practices. The report is essential reading for law firms in the current […]

Kate Arnott at MHA breaks down some important topics to keep an eye on as 2020 rolls around

What does the future have in store for SME law firms? A changing marketplace driven by globalisation, technological innovation and automation, as well as a more flexible workforce that demands a better worklife balance, are all shifting law firms away from traditional business models. We’re also seeing niche practices entering the market, alongside changes in […]