What to gather, check and hand to your accountant before year-end, in plain English.
Printable UK year-end accounts checklistTick-box version to print or save as PDF from your browser.
What is a director's loan accountPlain-English explainer of overdrawn balances, tax timing risk, and how to clear them before year-end.
How to chase unpaid invoicesA calm process for getting paid, with stepped wording and a link to Cashwatch™.
13-week cash flow forecasting explainedWhy thirteen weeks, what to include (including tax), and how to read the lowest point.
Printable 13-week cash flow templateBlank thirteen-week grid to print or save as PDF from your browser.
Cash flow forecast template UKHow to fill a 13-week template (including tax), plus the free printable blank.
Cash flow forecasting that includes taxPut VAT, PAYE and corporation tax on the same 13-week grid so the trough is real.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax 2026Who is in scope from April 2026, the phased thresholds, and how to get ready.
Making Tax Digital for VATDigital records and compatible software for VAT-registered businesses since April 2022.
When will my business run out of cash?Why today's bank balance is not enough, and how to find the 13-week trough.
How to reduce debtor daysInvoice faster, chase from an aged list, and stop counting dead debt as live cash.
VAT return checklistPeriod close, nine boxes, and submission under Making Tax Digital for VAT.
What is a CT600The corporation tax return to HMRC, and how it sits next to your accounts.
Corporation tax payment deadline UKUsually nine months and one day after the period ends, often earlier than the CT600 filing date.
PAYE payment deadlines UKPayday versus HMRC day: put wages and PAYE/NIC on the same 13-week cash forecast.
Self Assessment deadline UK31 January for most online returns and balancing payments, plus how MTD changes the year.
Companies House late filing penaltiesThe £150 to £1,500 ladder for late accounts, and how to avoid it.
Confirmation statement deadlineAnnual confirmation to Companies House: timing, cost and why it is not accounts.
Micro-entity versus small company accountsSize thresholds from April 2025 and what simpler filings mean.