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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

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"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."

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"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."

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"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!"

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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

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"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

September 9, 2026
Compulsory smart meter roll-out for small businesses

The UK government has unveiled its comprehensive response to the consultation on the post-2025 rollout of smart meters for non-domestic sites.

Read article
September 7, 2026
Companies House brings the changes

Companies House has changed its login process and from December objections to a limited company being struck off must be made through its ‘Make an objection’ online service.

Read article
September 3, 2026
New trade union rules

From October 2026, companies will have to comply with new rules on trade unions introduced as part of the Employment Rights Act.

Read article
September 2, 2026
Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind: Actions to take now

The tax rules on Benefits in Kind (BIKs) are changing. From 6 April 2027, Phase 1 of HMRC’s ‘Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind and expenses’ comes into force. Phase 1 will apply only company cars, car fuel, vans, van fuel and medical benefits.

Read article
September 1, 2026
Energy prices set to rise

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 4% increase in the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026. This increase reflects higher wholesale gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with volatile global gas markets remaining the dominant driver of price changes.

Read article
August 27, 2026
Cost of business crisis for British SMEs

UK businesses are facing a “cost of business crisis”, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Its new cost-stack calculator shows government policy alone has pushed up an average firm's expenses by 70% over the past decade, adding roughly £827,000 a year in costs for a typical mid-sized business. About a quarter of the rise stems from the increase in employer National Insurance contributions, with the higher minimum wage and mandatory pension auto-enrolment also major contributors.

Read article
August 26, 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax first quarter statistics published

Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, sole traders and landlords with income of more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC since 6 April 2026.

Read article
August 24, 2026
UK vacancies fall to lowest level since 2014 as hiring slows

The UK jobs market showed fresh signs of strain in the latest labour market figures, published by the Office for National Statistics on 18 August 2026.

Read article
September 9, 2026
Compulsory smart meter roll-out for small businesses

The UK government has unveiled its comprehensive response to the consultation on the post-2025 rollout of smart meters for non-domestic sites.

Read article
September 7, 2026
Companies House brings the changes

Companies House has changed its login process and from December objections to a limited company being struck off must be made through its ‘Make an objection’ online service.

Read article
September 3, 2026
New trade union rules

From October 2026, companies will have to comply with new rules on trade unions introduced as part of the Employment Rights Act.

Read article
September 2, 2026
Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind: Actions to take now

The tax rules on Benefits in Kind (BIKs) are changing. From 6 April 2027, Phase 1 of HMRC’s ‘Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind and expenses’ comes into force. Phase 1 will apply only company cars, car fuel, vans, van fuel and medical benefits.

Read article
September 1, 2026
Energy prices set to rise

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 4% increase in the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026. This increase reflects higher wholesale gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with volatile global gas markets remaining the dominant driver of price changes.

Read article
August 27, 2026
Cost of business crisis for British SMEs

UK businesses are facing a “cost of business crisis”, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Its new cost-stack calculator shows government policy alone has pushed up an average firm's expenses by 70% over the past decade, adding roughly £827,000 a year in costs for a typical mid-sized business. About a quarter of the rise stems from the increase in employer National Insurance contributions, with the higher minimum wage and mandatory pension auto-enrolment also major contributors.

Read article
August 26, 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax first quarter statistics published

Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, sole traders and landlords with income of more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC since 6 April 2026.

Read article
August 24, 2026
UK vacancies fall to lowest level since 2014 as hiring slows

The UK jobs market showed fresh signs of strain in the latest labour market figures, published by the Office for National Statistics on 18 August 2026.

Read article