The Modern CFO

16/04/2018

Do you know what's the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper?

Not all bookkeepers have skills required to perform tax returns.

So on the top of the cost of hiring one, you'll still need to pay extra for an accountant to do it for you.

Be smart - save long-term 😉

16/04/2018

Ripple’s head of regulatory regulations called on UK regulators to strike a balance between “capturing risk and enabling innovation”.

Three areas highlighted for suggested regulation were financial stability consumer protection and anti-money laundering.

San Francisco based Ripple, owner the world’s third largest cryptocurrency, has made a plea to UK regulators to end the ‘Wild West’ days of cryptocurrencies. The company has urged the UK to follow in Japan’s footsteps in implementing structured regulatory frameworks to encourage safe and leg...

16/04/2018

On May 25th, the EU will adopt the GDPR, a sweeping new law that holds businesses strictly accountable for the transparency and security of any consumer information they possess.

Could this be a game-changer for your business?

On May 25th, 2018, the adoption of a sweeping new law - the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - will hold businesses strictly accountable for the transparency and security of any consumer information they possess. For CEOs, GDPR presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

15/04/2018

Did you know it's possible to manage income more effectively through financial planning?

Financial planning helps you understand how much money you'll need for tax payments, other monthly expenditures and savings.

Message us and find out how we can help you SAVE money 💷💷💷

15/04/2018

It’s time for leaders to adapt and give feedback that is more humane, less awkward, more timely.

If you focus on what is working well first, then employees will feel seen, included, and valued.

Giving feedback is a delicate art. Telling employees they did something wrong can come across as judgmental. Worse, if the feedback is vague, then the employee will not have sufficient clarity to put it into action. Here's how to give feedback that gets heard in four simple steps.

14/04/2018

Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and EOS have been on fire lately.

Over the last seven days, Bitcoin is up 21.80%, Ethereum is up 39.36%, Ripple is up 40.89% and EOS 51.84%

Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and EOS have been on fire lately

14/04/2018

The downsides of dishonesty would seem obvious, but the continued prevalence in the corporate world begs the question:

Why are leaders and their employees engaging in it?

Is honesty really the best policy?

Tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

14/04/2018

As winter draws to a close in the northern hemisphere, households are engaging in their annual spring clean.

Given recent market moves, now is a good time to do the same with your equity portfolio.

Global stockmarkets have just suffered their first quarterly decline in two years.

13/04/2018

Another thing when it comes to finances and working for yourself is keeping on top of the paperwork and avoiding any late penalty fines.

We understand how to save you money.

Fines range between £150 for a day late submission of annual accounts to a shocking £1,500 fine for a six-month delay.

Based on the provided information we can find the most tax efficient way of running your business.

Would you rather pay the fine or pay for a piece of mind?

13/04/2018

Bitcoin isn't about a new form of currency that could one day take over the dollar; it's an investment, and they're hoping it pays off.

Most bitcoin owners seem content to buy and hold onto them.

Investing in bitcoin can mean more than just owning the cryptocurrency; bitcoin can take a number of shapes in your stock portfolio.