Your Companies House authentication code is one of the most important security tools for your business. Without it, you can’t file accounts, update company information, or make changes to directors. In this guide, we’ll explain what the authentication code is, why it matters, how to get it, and what to do if you’ve lost or need to change it.

Everything you need to know about filing year end accounts to Companies House & HMRC.

Here's our expert, independent look at the pros and cons of Xero accounting software in 2025, including how it compares to other popular platforms like QuickBooks, FreeAgent, and Sage.

Here's our expert, independent look at the pros and cons of QuickBooks accounting software in 2025, including how it compares to other popular platforms like Xero, FreeAgent, and Sage.

As specialist Sage accountants, we work with hundreds of clients who use Sage every day. We understand both its strengths and its limitations — and how to get the most value from it when preparing your statutory year-end accounts.

Landlords often use SPV companies for their property portfolios. Our guide will explain what they are and how they differ from normal private limited companies.

In this guide, we explore what FreeAgent offers, who it’s best suited for, its standout features, pricing, pros and cons, and how it compares with other popular platforms like Xero and QuickBooks.

In this guide, we explain what limited company tax is, how it’s calculated, what tax returns you need to submit, and tips to legally reduce your tax bill — all with updated information for the 2025/26 tax year.

You will see the accountancy terms debtors and creditors constantly referred to in bookkeeping software packages. This guide will help you understand their meaning and the differences between the two terms.

A brief summary of what micro entity accounts are and who can use them.