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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.

Cash Training

VAT Training

Debonair

Other videos you may find helpful

IR35 Issues

Help with HMRC Online

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

Client Testimonials

Trevor Cherryholme

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.

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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.

Kingston Jewellers Barnsley

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.

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My business has definitely been more successful with their help and support along the way.Thank goodness I met them!

Graeme Wingate

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.

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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.

Michael Weston

DEB are the best accountants I have used over forty five years trading. they are well ahead in terms of making tax digital, and have developed their own software book keeping which is free to use and is compliant with HMRS, and DEB staff are quick to answer any questions you may have.

Rhian S

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”.

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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

Jon Dawes

I have been dealing with the DEB team since 2009. I have always found them to be friendly and professional.

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They offer a great range of accountancy services suitable for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Kirsty Lindley

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

John Burns

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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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.

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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”.

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"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.

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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.

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

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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

October 19, 2026
Avoiding late payments with an invoicing strategy

For Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the issue of late payments can mean the difference between survival or liquidation. The Department for Business & Trade estimates it costs the economy £11 billion annually, forcing 38 businesses to close their doors every day.

Read article
October 15, 2026
Major business consequences of Deposit Return Scheme

Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers are being warned that significant regulatory change is coming under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Read article
October 14, 2026
Value of R&D relief up, number of claims down

New research on companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits shows the value of tax relief support was £8.2 billion, an increase of 5%, while the number of R&D tax credit claims decreased by 17% for 2024-25.

Read article
October 12, 2026
Small manufacturers can apply for electricity-cost relief

Small businesses can now benefit from a new electricity-cost relief scheme that was launched on 1 October. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Read article
October 8, 2026
Have you checked your labour supply chains?

New laws from the beginning of the month make it critical for companies that rely on subcontractors, agency staff or complex labour supply chains to review their compliance procedures to identify employees who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Read article
October 7, 2026
Businesses worry legislative tax burden is increasing

The annual report from the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) shows a slight improvement in HMRC’s performance but there is a rising concern over legislative burden and continued difficulties with communication channels.

Read article
October 5, 2026
Consultation on modernising corporate reporting

A new consultation that proposes loosening the rules on company reporting standards could both benefit companies and give cause for concern.

Read article
October 1, 2026
Companies House warns directors to avoid prosecution

Directors are being warned to verify their identities with Companies House or risk prosecution after the Insolvency Service secured its first convictions for these offences.

Read article
October 19, 2026
Avoiding late payments with an invoicing strategy

For Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the issue of late payments can mean the difference between survival or liquidation. The Department for Business & Trade estimates it costs the economy £11 billion annually, forcing 38 businesses to close their doors every day.

Read article
October 15, 2026
Major business consequences of Deposit Return Scheme

Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers are being warned that significant regulatory change is coming under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Read article
October 14, 2026
Value of R&D relief up, number of claims down

New research on companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits shows the value of tax relief support was £8.2 billion, an increase of 5%, while the number of R&D tax credit claims decreased by 17% for 2024-25.

Read article
October 12, 2026
Small manufacturers can apply for electricity-cost relief

Small businesses can now benefit from a new electricity-cost relief scheme that was launched on 1 October. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Read article
October 8, 2026
Have you checked your labour supply chains?

New laws from the beginning of the month make it critical for companies that rely on subcontractors, agency staff or complex labour supply chains to review their compliance procedures to identify employees who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Read article
October 7, 2026
Businesses worry legislative tax burden is increasing

The annual report from the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) shows a slight improvement in HMRC’s performance but there is a rising concern over legislative burden and continued difficulties with communication channels.

Read article
October 5, 2026
Consultation on modernising corporate reporting

A new consultation that proposes loosening the rules on company reporting standards could both benefit companies and give cause for concern.

Read article
October 1, 2026
Companies House warns directors to avoid prosecution

Directors are being warned to verify their identities with Companies House or risk prosecution after the Insolvency Service secured its first convictions for these offences.

Read article