A simpler way to do tax
The government's ‘Making Tax Digital’ initiative makes sense for HMRC, but it's also a chance for arts organis…
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Accounting for the modern age
A cloud-based accounting system allows you to manage your financial information more efficiently and cost-effectively. Mahmood Rez…
Making the best of VAT
Confused about VAT? Uncertain about exemptions? Some of the tax rules can work to the advantage of arts charities, so don’t…
Direct conversion has arrived
Charities in England and Wales join Scotland in being able to convert directly to a charitable incorporated organisation. Mahmood…
How to… prevent fraud
Strict internal controls relating to expense claims, cash donations, online banking and financial transactions can go some way to…
The recipe for successful diversification
Many arts organisations need to diversify their income streams. Mahmood Reza reveals the three ingredients they need to do so succ…
Activity-based budgeting
Mahmood Reza offers a guide to a powerful approach to budgeting that links in to the indirect costs of carrying out a programme of…
Developing fundraising ideas
Effective fundraising is similar to developing a new product or service – it too requires a stepped approach using business…
A change in status
Some freelancers and contractors working in the public sector may be taxed at source via PAYE following changes in legislation. Ma…
Making the switch
Is converting a charity to a charitable incorporated organisation worth the hassle? Mahmood Reza looks at the pros and cons, and e…
The scorecard and the prism
Mahmood Reza recommends two performance management models that offer arts organisations a means of measuring areas that are of gen…
Meaningful measurements
Good performance management can improve effectiveness and efficiency, but Mahmood Reza says that is dependent on the right perform…
All change in financial accounting
Financial accounting changes are rare but a new financial reporting standard is to be introduced next year. Mahmood Reza explains…
The purpose of planning
Mahmood Reza, a big fan of business planning, explains why it is vital and demystifies some of the terms and tools commonly used.
Computing compatibility
With so many mergers taking place, Mahmood Reza advises that careful consideration is given well in advance to bringing together r…
Spotlight on payroll data
Mahmood Reza explains ‘real-time information’, a significant change to payroll operations to be introduced in April.
On the brink
When arts organisations are teetering on the brink of insolvency, a Company Voluntary Arrangement may throw them a lifeline. Mahmo…
Taxing gifts
The recent budget has propelled charitable giving and tax into the media spotlight. Mahmood Reza explains what it’s all abou…
Making a merger work
Are two heads better than one? Mahmood Reza explains why and how arts organisations can merge to ensure survival and success
Boiling VAT
Mahmood Reza follows up on Garsington Opera’s VAT victory by explaining how the new rules work.
Add up your value
Mahmood Reza looks at how Gross Value Added is calculated, what it means for your organisation and why it can be a useful measure.
Risky business
Mahmood Reza explains the importance of good risk management to the health of an organisation.
For the record
Mahmood Reza explains how balancing the books maintains a company’s equilibrium.
Testing times
Mahmood Reza examines the possible implications of the economic downturn for arts organisations.
