Practice Accounting

UK LLP filing deadlines 2026/27: SA800 partnership return due 31 January following tax year end. LLP accounts at Companies House 9 months after year-end. Each member's personal SA due 31 January. We cover the full filing calendar plus penalties.

When a client owns a business, the family solicitor must understand how expert valuations work, what drives the number, and how to translate it into settlement options. This guide covers the statutory framework, single joint expert instructions, valuation methodologies, minority discounts and the latent CGT implications of transferring shares in a financial remedy settlement.

Forensic accountants play a central role in quantum disputes, fraud cases, shareholder disagreements, and family finance proceedings. This guide covers when to instruct a forensic accountant, how CPR Part 35 shapes the instruction, the VAT and disbursement treatment of expert fees, and how to recover those costs from the other side.

UK solicitor hourly rates in 2025/26 range from £150 at a regional high-street trainee to £1,500+ at a Magic Circle senior partner. We break down realistic ranges by fee-earner level, region, and practice area. Useful for clients budgeting and firms benchmarking.

A practical guide for UK law firms on tightening billing discipline before quarter end, covering WIP conversion, cash collection strategies, and partner accountability. Includes real examples for equity partners, COFAs, and fee-earners.

A practical comparison of fixed fee and hourly billing models for UK law firms, covering VAT timing, profit recognition, and cashflow implications for solicitors and partners.

Setting fee earner targets in a UK law firm requires balancing chargeable hours, utilisation rates, and fee realisation. This guide explains how to design targets that align with firm profitability, partner expectations, and SRA compliance. Includes worked examples for equity partners, salaried partners, and assistant solicitors.

Cash flow pressure is a common challenge for UK law firms, especially those handling long-running litigation or conveyancing. This article explains how solicitors and partners can improve liquidity without external borrowing, using better WIP funding, client account discipline, and cash flow forecasting.

Monthly management accounts are a critical tool for law firm partners to monitor profitability, cash flow, and fee-earner performance. This guide explains how to structure them for actionable insight, not just compliance.

Work in progress (WIP) valuation is a critical accounting decision for any UK law firm. This guide explains the two main methods (earnings basis and billings basis), their tax implications, and how to choose the right approach under FRS 102 for your solicitor practice.