News & insights

GUEST ARTICLE: Protecting your business through cross-border trading and fluctuating exchange rates

On December 19, 2023 / Business Advisory

Written by Mike Wainwright, head of UK partnerships at Corpay Does your business trade in multiple currencies? Are you confident you’re doing so efficiently? Upping the efficiency of any cross-border trading you carry out – whether it represents a small or large portion of your income –

Nine new recruits embark on Champion careers

On December 18, 2023 / Team News

Renowned for developing young talent, Champion Accountants has welcomed a fresh tranche of trainees across its four practices. Following its annual trainee recruitment drive, nine new starters have begun their accountancy and advisory careers and will gain experience as well as qualifications in specialisms, including audit, management

HMRC checks in with Airbnb hosts

On November 28, 2023 / Tax, Business Advisory

In recent months, Airbnb has handed over data regarding user activity to HMRC, who, in turn, has begun contacting Airbnb hosts, requesting they file any undeclared earnings from the home-sharing site. Some reports assert that 19,000 Airbnb hosts have received letters from HMRC, alerting them that the

Autumn Statement 2023 – Champion’s Reaction

On November 22, 2023 / Tax, Business Advisory

Today, chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined his Autumn Statement and key decisions affecting the nation’s finances. Despite the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) downgrading UK economic growth forecasts for 2024 (1.8% down to 0.7%) and 2025 (2.5% down to 1.4%), Mr Hunt promised that his 110 measures announced

Champion Round-Up | 8th November

On November 8, 2023 / Business Advisory

Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner We recently welcomed a new cohort of budding trainees at Champion, a tradition – and landmark moment – we uphold each year. The arrival of fresh new talent across all our offices is poignant for so many of

Preparing to sell? Top tips from business sale experts, Cleveland Scott

On November 8, 2023 / Business Advisory

Have you ever considered just how many £millions you need to live a comfortable life? Well, personal aspirations is the very first question we pose to our clients when we embark on the exciting journey of preparing their business for a successful sale. Specialising in family-owned and

Champion Round-Up | 31st August

On August 31, 2023 / Business Advisory

Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner As we bid farewell to summer and September beckons, let’s take a moment to embrace a new season filled with fresh beginnings. For us at Champion, it means celebrating exam success, welcoming a new intake of trainees, and

Unleash success by outsourcing your payroll function to Champion Accountants

On August 30, 2023 / Payroll

Every decision you make for your business has wide-reaching implications, from the impact of any associated cost, placing time demands on an already busy team, to the efficiency and quality of your output. Making the decision to change your payroll process requires careful consideration. There will be

The art of property: A guide to investment success

On August 29, 2023 / Business Advisory

By Tom Dylan, director of The Great Northern Property Company The directors of The Great Northern Property Company boast combined portfolios of more than 50 rental investments. As an expert property investor, Tom also provides mentorship for those new to the industry, runs weekly meetings through his

Champion Round-Up | 31st July

On July 31, 2023 / Business Advisory

Champion Round-Up | By Ged Cosgrove, group managing partner We’re entering the summer holiday season, a period of out of office replies, juggling work with childcare, and plenty of time spent outdoors with colleagues, friends, and families. Many will feel a small shift, as offices and inboxes