Finance
PEM strengthens commitment to innovation with Cambridge University Postdoc Venture Creation Challenge sponsorship
PEM is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Postdoc Venture Creation Challenge (PVCC), a University of Cambridge initiative that supports postdoctoral researchers in transforming innovative research into successful ventures and businesses. The challenge welcomes pioneering ideas...
Horses, the school run and a growing firm: the story behind Attune’s newest hires
Accountancy and advisory firm Attune has strengthened its growing team with two appointments and the way its newest recruits work says as much about the firm as the hires themselves. ...
One Bean is now Attune
Over the past few months, One Bean have been thinking carefully about how professional advice is delivered and how it should feel from a client’s perspective. That thinking has led to a change. ...
The Cambridge helps Turtle Dove Cambridge support vulnerable young women
A £15,080 grant to help young women at risk of not being in education, employment or training has been awarded to Turtle Dove Cambridge by The Cambridge Building Society. ...
Expression of Wishes forms explained | choosing who inherits your pension
When you think about your retirement goals and leaving a legacy, it is important to remember to check you have an up-to-date Expression of Wishes (EoW) form ...
Warning: Don’t fall for fake CAPTCHAs
You’ve seen them hundreds of times.“Click here to prove you’re not a robot.”It’s one of those things you don’t really think about. You tick a box, maybe select a few images, and move on with your day.That’s why this new scam works.There’s a growing number of fake CAP...
QR Code scams – how to protect yourself and your business
What is a QR code scam? Simply put – a QR code scam is the same as a phishing attack – it just uses a QR code that you scan, instead of coaxing you into clicking a link. It’s the type of cyberattack where bad actors pretend to be a trusted site, person or company t...
PEM welcomes 20 new trainees to launch their professional careers
PEM is delighted to welcome 20 new trainee professionals who are joining the firm this week to begin their accountancy career journey.The intake includes both A-level school leavers and graduates, who will work across PEM's Accounts, Audit, Tax and Virtual Finance Office (VFO) teams. Al...
Pensions Commission warning: are UK workers saving enough for retirement?
Why the Pensions Commission mattersThe first Pensions Commission was established back in 2002 and over the following four years developed a range of proposals covering:• The creation of a low-cost occupational pension scheme into which individuals would be automatically enrolled;• Refor...
Understanding pension tax relief
What is pension tax relief?The amount of tax relief you receive depends on your pension scheme and your Income Tax band.Basic-rate taxpayers pay tax at 20%.This means that for every £100 paid into a pension, you contribute £80 and the government adds £20 in tax relief, bringing the tota...