DEB Chartered Accountants

Useful Videos

We are dedicated to helping SMEs expand their knowledge. We share the latest news and advice about accountancy, along with videos from our popular YouTube channel.

Making Tax Digital

The following Videos are to help you with setting up Making Tax Digital

Setting Up a Tax Account
Adding MTD to Your Tax Account

Help with Companies House Issues

ID Verification of Directors for Companies House

Debonair

The following videos are to help you deal with all tasks on Debonair our bookkeeping program provided free to all our clients.

Setting Up Training

Free Software for DEB Clients
Debonair - How to Log on and Overview
How to set up a bank account on Debonair
How to add a cash account on Debonair
How to add an account code on Debonair

Bank Training

How to enter bank transactions on Debonair
How to explain bank transactions on Debonair
How to deal with complex bank transactions.
How to deal with transactions with variable rates when using Debonair
How to create reports in Debonair
How to review transactions in Debonair.
Loading Bank Transactions From a Data File

Cash Training

How to choose a cash account periods
How to enter cash transactions in Debonair
How to balance a cash account in Debonair

VAT Training

How to use VAT Summary in Debonair
How to run a vat return
Pre VAT submission checks

Other videos you may find helpful

IR35 Issues

IR35 For Dummies
HOW TO BEAT IR35

Help with HMRC Online

How to set up your personal tax account
How to set up a business tax account

Inheritance Tax

IHT 1 A Despicable Tax
IHT 2 - Why IHT I So Unfair
IHT 3 - How IHT Works
IHT 4 - What Included In Your Estate
IHT 5 - The Nil Rate Band
IHT 6 - The Spouse Exemption
IHT 7 - Residential Nil Rate Band
IHT 8 - Gifts to Charities
IHT 9 - Annual Gift Exemption
IHT 10 - The Small Gift Exemption
IHT 11 - Gifts in Consideration of Marriage
IHT 12 - The Maintenance of your Family
IHT 13 - Normal Expenditure Out Of Income
IHT 14 - Transfer of Value
IHT 15 - Potentially Exempt Transfers
IHT 16 - Lifetime Transfers
IHT 17 - Grossing Up
IHT 18 - Business And Agricultural Relief
IHT 19 - Professional Advisors

See what our clients say about our services

"My accounts were years behind (5 years), some other accountants we searched first said they couldn't help and wanted nothing to do with us.

David, Lorraine and the rest of the team showed us how to keep the correct records, were patient with us telling us what they needed and just got on with it, now we are almost up to date. Best decision I made reaching out to them. Couldn't recommend them highly enough."

Graeme Wingate

"Absolutely fabulous, the team here are so knowledgeable, and friendly, they put a real focus on education, empowering you and teaching you how to be more effective with your bookkeeping and the reasons for doing things, making sure things make sense and “click”.

"I have gone from knowing nothing about bookkeeping, winging it and just passing a box of papers every quarter to an accountants, to completing my own VAT returns! Cannot recommend highly enough."

Rhian S

"I’ve been using DEB accountants for many years and their service is excellent, nothing is too much trouble, they deal with any queries quickly and they go above and beyond what I have experienced before. My business has definitely been more successful with their help and support along the way. Thank goodness I met them!"

Kingston Jewellers Barnsley

"First started using DEB in 1987 and now on my third stint as self-employed I find them very easy to get along with and their Deb-on-air system is very easy to use."

John Burns

"Great service! Very helpful personnel, I feel confident that my accounts are well looked after and they are very quick to update clients of any forthcoming changes. Highly recommend."

Kirsty Lindley

"Great Accountants- High Quality Service and Advice!!!"

Shane Templeman

"I have been with DEB Accountants for many years going as far back as David's early days based in Royston. DEB have always been very professional extremely knowledgeable and have assisted me over many years and many enterprises over those years.

I have recommend DEB Accountants to family and associates in the past and would do so again without hesitation.

DEB Accountants provide proactive management tools to ensure HMRC deadlines are adhered to. Plus a regular news letter of current taxation issues that I have found invaluable in the managing of my business. Dave and his team are always available to take urgent enquiries provide assistance and help resolve issues promptly and professionally."

Trevor Cherryholme

"I have been dealing with the DEB team since 2009. I have always found them to be friendly and professional. They offer a great range of accountancy services suitable for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies."

Jon Dawes

"Excellent Accountants, great value and very professional in looking after your business's accounts. Would highly recommend them to anyone."

Armi Kundi

"I’d definitely recommend DEB Accountants. David has massively helped me move my business from a sole trader to a limited company and get VAT registered.

They’re always easy to reach, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. Emails and calls are answered quickly and efficiently.

The admin team are really friendly, professional, and great to deal with.I’m really happy with the service I’ve had and would happily recommend DEB Accountants to anyone looking for a reliable, down-to-earth accountancy firm."

Richard

Latest news from DEB Chartered Accountants

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ICO raids properties in crackdown on nuisance car finance marketing

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has carried out searches at residential and business premises across the UK as part of an investigation into suspected nuisance marketing linked to car finance mis-selling claims.

Read article
August 18, 2026
Why every business needs a 12-month profit improvement plan

Many businesses start the year with ambitious sales targets. The problem is that increased sales do not always translate into increased profits.

Read article
August 13, 2026
Playday: HMRC remind parents to use the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme

HMRC is using Playday, the national day for play, to remind working parents about the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, which can help eligible families meet the cost of nurseries, childminders, holiday clubs, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.

Read article
August 12, 2026
AI pricing leaves businesses struggling to predict costs

According to a BBC report, businesses investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are finding it increasingly difficult to predict what their technology bills will look like, as reliance on AI increases.

Read article
August 10, 2026
Date of Budget 2026 announced

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, has announced that Budget 2026 will be presented on 28 October 2026.

Read article
August 6, 2026
Getting a shareholders’ agreement right

A shareholder’s agreement can be one of the most valuable documents a business ever puts in place. It allows a company’s owners to set out, in detail, how they will work together, make decisions, deal with disputes and manage future changes in ownership.

Read article
August 5, 2026
Employment Rights Act 2025: Employers concerned about new unfair dismissal protections

Acas, the workplace expert, have carried out research to find out which changes in the Employments Right Act 2025 are the hardest for businesses to adopt.

Read article
August 3, 2026
HMRC contacts self-employed people about National Insurance gaps

HMRC is writing to some self-employed individuals whose National Insurance (NI) records may contain gaps that could affect their State Pension.

Read article