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Andrew is a Chartered Accountant and Insolvency Practitioner. Having trained as a Chartered Accountant at a small local firm, qualifying in 1986, he moved to the Corporate Recovery and Insolvency department at Ernst & Young's Manchester office. In 1999, he successfully completed the Joint Insolvency Examinations and became a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner. Following this, Andrew went into industry, concentrating on companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market, initially at a vehicle telematics company and latterly at a market leading personal insolvency business where he became the Group Operations and Finance Director. In 2004, Andrew returned to public practice and set [...]

In the digital age, small businesses are increasingly reliant on electronic communication, making them susceptible to scams, especially those impersonating reputable entities like HMRC. Scammers often use sophisticated tactics to trick unsuspecting individuals, and small businesses can be particularly vulnerable. One common approach is through fraudulent emails, where cybercriminals pose as HMRC officials. Here's how small businesses can spot scam emails and protect themselves from falling victim to fraudulent activities. Check the Sender's Email Address Legitimate HMRC communications will always come from an official domain. Be wary of email addresses that don't end in "gov.uk." Scammers often use similar-looking addresses [...]