Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update
Rishi Sunak described the "profound economic challenges" facing the UK as he delivered his summer statement, telling MPs he will "give everyone the opportunity of good and secure work".
Helpful Covid-19 Updates for Dentists
We are, of course, in difficult times and obviously the situation is changing regarding coronavirus, covid-19, furlough, grants etc for dentists is changing on a daily basis.
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COVID-19 Updates
We are, of course, in difficult times and obviously the situation is changing regarding coronavirus, covid-19, furlough, grants etc for dentists is changing on a daily basis.
Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award
Last month saw CDO, Sara Hurley present the NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award in the Innovation Theatre at BD
And the winner is...
Thank you to all who visited the Morris & Co stand at The BDIA Dental Showcase 2019 and entered our prize draw to win £150 of Red Letter Days vouchers.
BDIA Dental Showcase 2019
A huge thank you to everybody who visited our stand at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2019, we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!
Accounting Issues for Dentists
Although anybody can call themselves an "Accountant", The Dentists Act prevents people without the necessary qualifications and GDC registration from calling themselves a Dentist.
BDIA Dental Showcase 2019
If you’re heading to the Dental Showcase 2019, make sure you pop by our stand (J70) for tax and accountancy advice from our team of specialist dental accountants.
Team Away Day 2019
This year’s team away day took place in the scenic Craxton Wood hotel, and involved a series of physical and mental team building tasks.
DFT Salaries – NHSBSA Errors
We identified back in January, when the December (1819/09) schedule was issued, that there was an error in the implementation of the pay and Training Grant increase for DFTs in England set out in t
Help with the property ladder
With rising property values, it is becoming increasingly hard for young people to get a foothold on the property ladder.
Class 2 NIC Survives To Fight Another Day
In the March 2016 Budget it was announced that Class 2 NIC was to be abolished from 6 April 2018.
Strangest excuses for missing the Self Assessment deadline
Last year one taxpayer claimed that they couldn’t file t
Pension or ISA – What is the best way to save for long term planning?
Pension:
Pensions provide the most tax efficient saving option.
Moco light up Chester Cathedral Christmas Tree
Morris & Co Specialist Dental Accountants are please to once again support Chester Cathedral’s Christmas Tree Festival, which runs from Saturday 1st December until Sunday 6th January and sees t
Budget 2018: 5 things we already know
With only a few hours until Budget 2018, it's still hard
BDIA Dental Showcase 2018
A huge thank you to everybody who visited our stand at the BDIA @DentalShowcase, we hope
Foundation Dentists Pension Hiccups
Prior to the Annual Reconciliation Report (ARR) deadline of 30 June 2018, we helped many Associate dentist clients to calculate their Net Pensionable Earnings (NPE).
Team Away Day
Each year we spend an afternoon working on our team building skills with lots of fun but challenging activities.
And the winner is...
Last month we ran a competition to win a FitBit at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show.
Sugar tax starts in UK
The sugar tax on soft drinks has taken effect from today (6th April 18).
Auto Enrolment “Workplace Pensions” Contribution Rates Increase
The current minimum contributions to “Workplace Pensions” are 1% for both the Employer and Employees.
The Importance of having a partnership agreement
Martin Brown of MocoMoney highlights the importance of having a comprehensive “Partnership Agreement” in place for dental partnerships of 2 or more.&nbs
New Data Protection Rules: Is Your Practice Compliant?
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will replace the existing Data Protection Act (DPA), takes effect from 25 May 2018.
Payrolling Benefits In Kind - The Facts
From 6th April 2016, changes to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system came into force, affecting any dental practices who provide benefits to their employees.
Coca Cola increases price following sugar tax
Coca-Cola has put the price of bottles of Coke up by 20p, whilst the size of the bottle has shrunk from 1.75l to 1.5l. The 500ml bottle has also seen a price hike of 16p, now costing £1.25.
Parent's encouraged to reduce their children's sugar intake
More than 50 per cent of children’s sugar intake comes from unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks, Public Health England says.
What is Dentacoin?
Dentacoin is a cryptocurrency targeted specifically at the dental industry.
Should dentists be responsible for providing healthy-eating tips and advice on alcohol intake during check ups?
Will dentistry notice the Interest rate rise?
The rise in interest rate from 0.25% to 0.5% was the first increase in over 10 years, and actually reverses the quarter point cut of 2016 made following the Brexit decision.
#BDIADental17
We had a very enjoyable time at the BDIA Dental Showcase in Birmingham's NEC.
Robot completes unassisted dental operation
A robot has carried out a dental operation without any help from humans for the first time, after completing implant surgery on a patient. Although medical staff were present during the one-ho
Can Augmented Reality improve dentistry?
For someone getting major dental work or reconstructive surgery, it can be hard to visualize what they’ll look like afterwards.
Mobile devices could pose a security risk in the dental practice
If you’re reading this blog, we hope it’s not a phone on which clinical photos are stored!
BDIA Dental Showcase - We're there!
The Morris & Co team will be in Birmingham’s NEC from 19 – 21 October to provide delegates with expert dental accounting advice.
New NHS Business Services Authority Procedure for Business Rates Reimbursement
From April 2017, the NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) have changed their claims practice for business rates reimbursement such that when a claim is made for the current year,
Is the Self-Employed Status of Associates Under Threat?
From time to time discussion breaks out among dentists regarding the validity of the status of Associates as self-employed business people for tax and other purposes.
Do your digital skills match your dental skills?
MPs have warned that the UK may potentially be left behind if the Government fails to take action to combat a ‘digital skills crisis’.
