You never know who you’ll meet in the BKLevator...Episode 4
This week: Jake Lew, BKL Partner leading our property team. He advises property businesses, investors & family companies on structuring and planning - especially with recent inheritance tax changes.
Step inside 👇
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Is your academy trust ready for year-end?
As academy trusts approach the end of the financial year, attention naturally turns to accounts preparation, reporting requirements and audit readiness.
👉https://bkl.co.uk/insights/academy-trust-year-end-guidance/
Are you ready for the next phase of CASS 15 safeguarding audits?
Whether you’re approaching your first CASS 15 audit or reviewing your existing arrangements, this checklist will help you assess whether your processes, documentation and controls are ready for scrutiny: bkl.co.uk/insights/fir...
Spring Statement: Limited room for manoeuvre later this year
Neil Lancaster, Partner, says
“If geopolitical tensions continue, the consequences for energy and commodity prices could lead to further difficult fiscal choices in the Autumn.”
📌🗓️ QXcelerate | Accounting Insights Evening | 19 March | The Shard, London
Our Chief Operations Officer, James Addison, will be speaking at QXcelerate London 2026, hosted by Rob Brown at The Shard.
Limited places remain, register and find out more:
👉 qxaccounting.com/uk/qxcelerat...
Join us for our Year-End Employment Taxes & Global Mobility webinar where our experts will unpack key developments, practical year-end requirements and global mobility considerations that matter most for your business.
👉 bkl.co.uk/insights/bkl-webinar-employment-taxes-global-mobility-year-end
🚪 You never know who you’ll meet in the BKLevator…
Episode 2 - Next stop: the music industry ⬆️
This week: Danny Moss, Director in our Music, Media, Entertainment & Sport team.
From emerging artists to touring talent, he helps tackle one big issue: cashflow.
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At BKL, we pride ourselves on helping businesses navigate complex financial reporting challenges. We recently worked with Knowles Construction to transition to FRS 102, ensuring a seamless process and compliance with the latest accounting standards.
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BKL Expands North: New Newcastle Office Opens 🚀🏢
We’re pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Newcastle, marking an important step in BKL’s continued expansion and reflecting our confidence in the city as an engine of growth, talent and innovation in the UK.
BKL Expands North: New Newcastle Office Opens 🚀🏢
We’re pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Newcastle, marking an important step in BKL’s continued expansion and reflecting our confidence in the city as an engine of growth, talent and innovation in the UK.
🚚Touring Soon? Don’t Hit the Road Without a Financial Game Plan
For emerging musicians, a first tour is a major milestone - but it also brings a host of financial, tax and logistical decisions that can shape the entire experience.
👉bkl.co.uk/insights/touring-accounting-tax-emerging-musicians
Following our recent Marketplace Matters conversation filmed at the London Stock Exchange, we’re proud to continue the discussion in partnership with the London Stock Exchange through this dedicated webinar for female founders and leaders.
👉 Learn more and register: shorturl.at/pDUgQ
🚪 You never know who you’ll meet in the BKLevator
Ground floor, Doors closing, Going up ⬆️
This week in the elevator, Jason Samuels, one of our Partners shares:
💡 The challenges his clients are facing
🧩 How he and the BKL team help solve them
Step inside and get to know Jason
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🚪 You never know who you’ll meet in the BKLevator
Over the coming weeks, we’re stepping into the lift with our team to uncover:
💡 The challenges our clients are facing
🧩 How we help solve them
⏱ All in under a minute
Different floor
Different expert
Different insight
The first ride is nearly here
National Apprenticeship Week is a chance to celebrate the brilliant apprentices across our Accounts & Business Services, Audit and Tax teams.
Meet some of them in this video. Sitting alongside senior colleagues; making a difference.
👉Find out more about careers at BKL: careers.bkl.co.uk/
The First-tier Tribunal’s decision in Places for People Homes Ltd v HMRC provides important clarity on the VAT treatment of residential service charges - particularly around direction of supply, composite supplies and the VAT status of onsite staffing costs.
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CASS 15 is set to reshape safeguarding expectations for Electronic Money Institutions - and the implications go far beyond technical compliance
Alisha O'Donovan explores what the forthcoming FRC CASS assurance standard could mean for EMIs.
👉bkl.co.uk/insights/new-cass-assurance-standard-emis/
DFK EMEA Annual and Emerging Leaders Conference | 25-27 February 2026
We’re gearing up for next DFK International conference - the EMEA Annual and Emerging Leaders Conference 2026, taking place in Florence.
Find out more: dfk.com/future-conferences/emea-annual-emerging-leaders-conference-2026.html
We’re delighted to announce that James Addison and Tom Li will be attending the Alternative Events Accountancy Tech Summit 2026.
➡️Event details: www.alternativeevents.co.uk/accountancy-tech/register/
Scaling a business isn’t about working harder – it’s about building the right structure, making confident decisions and using technology as a lever, not a distraction.
👉 bkl.co.uk/insights/female-founders-on-scaling/
We are pleased to announce that Lee Brook and Anoop Rehal will be speaking at the Alternative Events Accountancy Management Summit 2026, an event that brings together forward‑thinking firms and industry innovators.
➡️Event details: www.alternativeevents.co.uk/accountancy-management/register/
Luigi Lungarella explores the Upper Tribunal’s decision in Illuminate Skin Clinics Limited v HMRC (2025) and what it means for medical practitioners navigating the boundary between cosmetic and therapeutic treatment.
👉https://bkl.co.uk/insights/illuminate-skin-clinics-healthcare-vat-2025/
Remote working continues to reshape how global businesses operate
Kate Gott breaks down the OECD’s updated guidance on when remote work may create a Permanent Establishment, offering clarity for employers navigating cross‑border risk.
👉https://shorturl.at/btVSO
Contributing to Taxation magazine's Readers’ Forum, Terry Jordan explores the IHT implications of pension withdrawals and intergenerational gifting, offering practical insight for advisers and families planning ahead.
➡️🔗 bkl.co.uk/insights/tax...
The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is now live
This month, we explore the decisions and opportunities shaping 2026 for individuals and businesses alike - from year‑end tax planning and FRS 102 changes to the forces driving the UK deals market.
➡️bkl.co.uk/insights/the-moment-january-2026
Contributing to a piece for Accounting Web UK, Anoop Rehal calls out the rise of the "Frankenstein app stack” holding many businesses back.
➡️https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/industry-insights/how-finance-software-integrations-support-bpo-clients
#BKL #Accounting #FinanceTransformation
🃏Hippodrome tribunal: what the VAT partial exemption decision means for businesses🎰
Luigi Lungarella reviews the ruling, its implications, and why a robust, evidence‑based method is essential for businesses with complex VAT profiles.
➡️bkl.co.uk/insights/hippodrome-vat-partial-exemption-pesm/
With National Insurance changes landing in April 2025, now’s the time to check whether your current salary/dividend mix is still tax-efficient or quietly costing you money.
Anne Eager and Stephen Baker discuss what OMBs need to know.
👉 bkl.co.uk/insights/vid...
Preparing for CASS 15: key actions for audit readiness
Elana Dimmer, Alisha O'Donovan and Jon Wedge outline the FCA’s expectations and provides a structured approach to achieving audit readiness with clarity and confidence ahead of May 2026.
➡️bkl.co.uk/insights/first-cass-15-audit-checklist/
🏠🎧Building a home studio is exciting - but the tax implications can be a lot less creative
Tim Gazzard, Chris Smith, Kate Gott and Luigi Lungarella break down the key areas you need to understand before you start your build.
➡️ bkl.co.uk/insights/bui...
