Best Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants Podcasts (2025)

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The Digital Tax Shift: What Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Means for You 14:24

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In this episode of Sound Advice, guest host Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards LLP, sits down with Sarah Fletcher, Senior Tax Manager at Ballards LLP. Together, they delve into the topic of Making Tax Digital, exploring what it means for taxpayers and the upcoming changes set to impact Income Tax Self-Assessment.…

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Why You Should Outsource Your Accounts 33:50

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Ben Allman hosts Ally McLaughin, Outsourced Finance Senior Manager from Ballards LLP, who demystifies financial outsourcing services. The episode covers what outsourced finance truly involves, dispelling misconceptions about who can benefit. Ally explores the digital revolution in accounting, highlighting the importance of electronic systems and re…

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Understanding R&D Tax Relief: Making Successful Claims and What’s New 27:06

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In this episode of Sound Advice from Ballard's Accountants, host Ben Allman explores the world of R&D claims with Jamie McLellan, R&D Senior Manager within Ballards. R&D tax relief can be a powerful tool for businesses, but navigating the claim process and staying up-to-date with the latest changes can be challenging. In this episode, we break down…

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The Resilient Enterprise: Cyber Threats and Solutions 26:04

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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Michelle Ohren, Director of the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre. They discuss how businesses can navigate cybersecurity, including common pitfalls and strategies for improving business cyber resilience.…

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AI in Business - Opportunities, Challenges and Misconceptions 28:11

1y ago28:11

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In this episode of Sound Advice from Ballard's Accountants, host Ben Allman explores the world of Artificial Intelligence with Ed Daniels, the lead developer at Mathison AI. They discuss AI's current applications across various industries, its potential impact on businesses of all sizes, and common misconceptions. Ed offers insights on how small bu…

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Women in Accountancy 28:57

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Listeners can tune in to a recording of our recent women in accounting webinar. Hosts Steven Jones and Lauren Townsend are joined by Laura Barnwell, Director at Ballards, Helen Rowland, Tax Senior at Ballards, Alex Moore, Account Manager at Ballards, and Aamirah Jama, Audit and Account Associate at Ballards. Together, they explore several key topic…

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CrowdStrike – What Happened? 16:57

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Join Matthew Clarke, your host, and Bal Siyan, Fractional IT Director at Ballards, in the latest episode of the SoundAdvice Podcast as they discuss CrowdStrike. Bal explores the impact of recent events involving CrowdStrike, particularly in sectors like healthcare and airports, where outages have led to hesitation among companies considering their …

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Boost Your Brand: The Essential Role of Marketing Agency 28:08

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In the latest episode of the podcast Sound Advice, Ben Allman, a chartered accountant with Ballards LLP, interviews Jon Clough, the founder of Creative Folks, a web design and performance marketing agency. During the episode, Jon provides an in-depth look at Creative Folks, detailing the role and services of a marketing agency. He explains why busi…

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Stronger Teams, Better Business - Why Recruitment Matters 36:35

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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Emma Richardson, Managing Director at Four Squared Recruitment. They discuss why recruitment is important for your business, how to make the best hiring decisions, and effective interview techniques.…

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Insider's Guide to Consulting: Trends, Triumphs, and Traps 25:45

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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman talks with Esther Partridge-Warner, Head Business Growth Coach at Real World Consultancy. They discuss trends in the consultancy world, free resources for start-ups, and keys to successful consultant engagement. Esther also shares red flags …

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Tech Talk in the Fields: Navigating Agriculture's Machinery Revolution 34:56

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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman discusses the agricultural machinery sector with expert Toby Whatley from Farmers Guardian. They cover its importance, trends like precision farming and automation, and challenges such as supply chain disruptions. They also explore new techn…

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Domain Decoded: Demystifying Domain Name Registration 31:33

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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, host Ben Allman is joined by Alice Wright, Trade mark Attorney at Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors. Alice delves into the world of intellectual property, covering trademarks and the importance of brand awareness when registering domain names. She explain…

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Dominate Your Field by Mastering Effective Leadership & Management 37:27

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In our latest episode of Sound Advice, brought to you by Ballards LLP chartered accountants, join host Ben Allman as he discusses leadership and management with Andrew Lavoipierre, a leadership coach. Andrew shares insights into what it takes to be a great leader, including key traits and skills, and offers advice on improving your leadership abili…

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Cybersecurity – The Threats, Importance And Benefits For Your Business 24:55

2y ago24:55

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode host Mathew Clarke discusses cybersecurity in the digital world with Bal Siyan, Senior Digital Executive, and Sean Devlin, Digital Transformation Partner. Learn about the challenges businesses face in 2024 and discover common mistakes made by UK businesses in cybersecurity, …

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Project Delivery 22:47

2y ago22:47

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, our host Steven Jones is joined by guests Sean Devlin, Digital Transformation Partner, and Adam Strand Senior Project Manager. Together they discuss the practical strategies of how to keep projects aligned with objectives and timelines, even during moments of crisis. Listen…

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Shareholders' Agreement: What You Need to Know 26:26

2y ago26:26

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, our host Ben Allman and special guest Alison Scott, Partner at Harrison Clark Rickerbys, break down everything you need to know about shareholders' agreement—from the basics to provisions like Deadlock and Russian Roulette.By Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants

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Bankrupt and Broke: Exploring Insolvency in Today's Economy 25:48

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In this episode, host Ben Allman is joined by Steven Jones, Business Development Partner, and Mark Bowen, owner of MB Insolvency. Together, they delve into the intricacies of the insolvency process, shed light on its impact on business owners, and explore why it can sometimes serve as a new beginning rather than an end.…

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Unpacking Commercial Property - Trends and Tax Touchpoints 20:56

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Martin Adams, Corporate Tax Partner at Ballards LLP and esteemed guest Nick Jethwa, Partner at G Herbert Banks Chartered Surveyor. Together they delve into the latest trends and developments within the commercial property market, as well as analyse…

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Digital Transformation: Navigating the Path to a Digitally Enabled Business 15:03

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Sean Devlin, Digital Transformation Partner at Ballards LLP. Together they discuss the concept of being a digitally enabled business, delving into the initial steps required for embarking on a transformative digital journey, the conversation also s…

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Maximising Excess Funds - Strategic Decisions for Companies and Individuals 25:55

2+ y ago25:55

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Ben Allman is joined by esteemed guest John Allen, Partner at Boolers Wealth Management. Together they explore the various avenues for optimising surplus funds, gain valuable insights into the potential benefits associated with each option and discover how to effectively le…

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From Seed to Sale - Navigating the Childcare Market 22:17

2+ y ago22:17

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode Steven Jones is joined by esteemed guest Nick Brown from Christie & Co, and Corporate Partner at Ballards LLP, Ben Powell. Together they delve into an insightful discussion on the dynamic landscape of the childcare market and reflect on the key developments witnessed in 2022…

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R&D: Still a great opportunity 20:09

2+ y ago20:09

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Ben Allman is joined by Steven Jones, Business Development Partner, and Gina Gardner, an experienced Corporate Tax Manager who specialises in Research and Development(R&D) claims. Together they delve into R&D eligibility and submission criteria while also cautioning against…

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Digital Technology – Are there concerns and impacts on wellbeing? 38:14

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Sean Devlin, IT & Digital Transformation Partner, and Dr. Daniel Reardon, an experienced medical doctor, personal fitness trainer, and company founder. Together, they explore the impacts of digital technology on society, including both its benefits…

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Property - Thinking of Buying or Selling? 28:59

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Ballards Tax Partner, Martin Adams, Matt Nicol, Managing Director at estate agents Nicol and Co. and James Gwynne, lettings Manager also at Nicol and Co.By Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants

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Changes Businesses Need To Be Aware Of This Year... 19:22

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by Partner, Ben Allman who explains a number of pending changes, including some tax rises, that businesses should be prepared for this year.By Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants

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Why IT/Digital Projects Fail... 16:47

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Steven Jones is joined by IT & Digital Transformation Partner, Sean Devlin and Digital Consultant, Marcus Brown to discuss why some IT projects fail, what are the warning signs and what can be done to prevent project failure.…

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How to get the best deal and service from your IT and software providers 28:14

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Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, which is a recording of a recent webinar, Director of IT & Digital Transformation, Sean Devlin discusses how to get the best deal and service from your IT and software providers. This may be because you are seeking a new software package, IT providers costs going up year or…

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The Importance Of Cost Management For All Businesses 13:32

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Sound Advice Podcast Episode 6 March 2022 Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses cost management, techniques and areas every business should be looking at. Steven is joined by James Maynell, Partner and Head of Transaction Advisory Services at Ballards LLP.…

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Multiple tax rises for owner-managed companies are on the horizon - what can be done? 12:11

4y ago12:11

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The government has undertaken a clever strategy of announcing relatively small tax rises at multiple different times to potentially disguise the overall fairly significant effects. In this podcast, Steven Jones discusses the rises on the horizon for companies and their owners, with some potential ideas of mitigating their effect. Joining Steven are…

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Digital Transformation: Current State Assessments 17:48

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Sound Advice Podcast Episode 4 July 2021 Digital Transformation Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses digital transformation. Steven is joined by Ballards LLP Director of IT & Digital Transformation, Sean Devlin. Sean discusses current state assessments: a rapid review of your bus…

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What Does a Digitally Enabled Business Look Like and Where Do I Start? 22:15

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Sound Advice Podcast Episode 3 April 2021 Digital Transformation Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses digital transformation. Steven is joined by Ballards LLP Director of IT & Digital Transformation, Sean Devlin. Sean discusses what does it mean to be a digitally enabled business…

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March 2021 Pre Budget Commentary & Thoughts 23:42

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Sound Advice Podcast Episode 2 January 2021 March 2021 Pre Budget Commentary & Thoughts Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses March 2021 pre budget and possible predictions. Steven is joined by Tax Partner, Martin Adams, a qualified chartered accountant and chartered tax advisor w…

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Tax Efficient Alternatives To The Christmas Party 12:39

5y ago12:39

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Sound Advice Podcast Episode 1 November 2020 Tax Efficient Alternatives To The Christmas Party Ballards LLP chartered accountants bring you Sound Advice. In this episode, Partner Steven Jones discusses the tax efficient alternatives to the Christmas Party. Steven is joined by Partner, Ben Powell, a qualified chartered accountant and chartered tax a…