Limited Companies
Some contractors choose to work through a Limited Company, otherwise known as a Personal Service Company, where they are responsible for fulfilling…
First 90 DAYS Template
Set yourself up for success in the first 90 days! Download the 90 Days template for candidates for a structured plan on setting and achieving your…
7 Career Steps from ACA Newly-Qualified to CFO
In this blog I provide advice on how to progress from ACA newly qualified to CFO. This is targeted at people who are ACA newly qualified from a…
5 top tips on how to best prepare for your CTA exams
Sitting your CTA exams is no mean feat. With an average pass rate of just 44% per exam, it is no surprise that preparing and studying towards the…
Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
PAYE is a method for contractors based in the UK to pay income tax and National Insurance. Morgan McKinley operates a weekly PAYE payroll for its…
Umbrella Companies
Working under an Umbrella company - an alternative payroll solution.
What is IR35?
If the proposed introduction of ‘off-payroll’ to the private sector comes into force in April 2020, there will be changes in the way that Contractors,…
A guide to excellent CV writing for newly qualified…
So now you’ve fully qualified! You’ve passed all your exams and done your time to become a fully fledged Chartered Accountant. But what next? You may…
How to Become a Finance Director
Becoming a FD is the aspiration of most qualified accountants. Responsible for leading a key business function and often becoming a number two to the…