DPC Accountants Respond to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ First Budget
On the 26th of November, The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her Autumn Budget 2025. Read or listen to our Tax Director, Esther Hancock’s take.
Companies House Identity Verification Mandatory from 18 November 2025
From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House will start to be required for company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). The measure is intended to improve the reliability of information on the UK’s company register and support efforts to reduce economic crime.
Budget Speculation: Are Tax Rises Looming?
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, gave a surprise ‘pre-Budget’ speech last week that appeared to pave the way for tax rises in the Budget on 26 November 2025.
Important Changes Are Coming to FRS 102
Effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, significant changes are being introduced to FRS 102. Small (or micro) businesses that currently apply section 1A of FRS 102 will also be affected by these changes.
DPC and Apprentice Ella Beech Celebrate Double Win at National Apprenticeship Skills Awards 2025 (West Mids)
We’re proud to announce a double victory at the National Apprenticeship Skills Awards 2025 (West Midlands). The firm has been named SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year, while apprentice Ella Beech has been recognised as the Intermediate Apprentice of the Year.
DPC Accountants nominated for two regional Employment awards!
We’re delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted by The National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards Team (Department of Education) as a West Midlands Finalist for not one but two awards.
DPC have joined the Stoke City FC Business Club for the 25/26 season!
DPC are pleased to announce that we have joined the Stoke City FC Business Club as Silver members, for the upcoming 25/26 season.
Welcome to our new intake of apprentices for 2025
Yesterday our new batch of trainees commenced their Apprenticeship at DPC. Corey Rogers, Tom Bradshaw, James Dawes, Henry Platt-Cooper and Carter Pilling have an in-depth two-week onboarding plan with training delivered by a cross-section of the team.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Changes coming for Income Tax Reporting
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is a new way for sole traders and landlords to report their income and expenses to HMRC.
From 6 April 2026, some sole traders and landlords must use it, based on their total annual income from self-employment and property.
