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Champion Round-Up | 30th April

On April 30, 2025 / Business Advisory

Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner If the past 10 to 15 years have taught us anything, it’s that uncertainty is the only certainty in business. From the 2008 banking crisis to a global pandemic, unexpected political shifts to ongoing supply chain disruption –

Building business resilience and growth with Capitalise

On April 30, 2025 / Business Advisory

We’re proud to be more than just accountants, supporting businesses through every stage of their journey from start up to scale up. As part of that, we’re always looking for new ways to support you and your business, and our partnership with Capitalise’s finance platform is a

HMRC notification of changes for sole traders and landlords arriving in April 2026

On April 1, 2025 / Tax, Business Advisory, Cloud Accounting

HMRC is changing the way some sole traders and landlords need to report their income and expenses. The changes will impact sole traders and landlords whose combined self-employment and property income exceeds £50,000 on their Self-Assessment Tax Return for the 2024/25 tax year – this threshold refers

Chancellor’s Spring Statement 2025 – Champion’s reaction and what it means for you

On March 26, 2025 / Business Advisory, Tax

Earlier today, chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement, setting out the government’s plans against a backdrop of growing global uncertainty. It was encouraging to see no new tax increases for businesses announced today – a welcome decision, particularly given the already confirmed changes taking effect from

Clear insights: how digitisation strengthens your financial health

On March 14, 2025 / Audit & Accounts, Cloud Accounting

Now is the time to embrace digital accounting. In today’s fast-moving business landscape, immediate access to financial data empowers faster, more informed decision-making. Companies that delay digital adoption risk falling behind, while competitors leveraging cutting-edge financial tools adapt dynamically to changing conditions. Traditional accounting often means working

Statutory audits demystified: what to expect & how to prepare

On March 12, 2025 / Audit & Accounts

A statutory audit is a legally mandated review of a company’s financial statements by an independent auditor, ensuring they accurately and fairly reflect the company’s financial position. Beyond compliance, a statutory audit brings significant benefits: Enhanced Credibility – Boosting trust with stakeholders, investors, and regulators. Improved Internal

Champion Round-Up | 28th February

On February 28, 2025 / Business Advisory

As February draws to a close, I find myself looking ahead to spring – a season of new opportunities and growth. Change is a constant in both life and business, and at Champion, we embrace it as a chance to evolve, improve, and support those around us.

Why SMEs need a non-executive director

On February 27, 2025 / Business Advisory

At Champion, we’ve built a long-standing relationship with Leonard Curtis, leveraging their expertise to support our clients’ needs and ensure businesses receive comprehensive financial solutions. Beyond funding support, Leonard Curtis’ legal team has provided expert guidance to our clients across various sectors, including: Management Buy-Out: Advising on

Champion strengthens audit team with partner and manager promotions

On February 24, 2025 / Team News

Champion strengthens audit team with partner and manager promotions Champion Accountants, a leading accountancy and business advisory group, has announced several key promotions and appointments within its Manchester audit division. The move reflects the firm’s ongoing audit service growth, as more businesses and charities sought expert support

Champion Round-Up | 31st January

On January 31, 2025 / Business Advisory

Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner For businesses of all sizes, 2025 is a blank canvas – ready to be filled with new partnerships, innovations, and potential growth. Already, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with business owners, ready to tackle the year head-on.