Shorts Chartered Accountants

👋 Exciting news this week, as we welcome Tom Dodd to Shorts as our new Audit and Accounts Partner. 🤝

Tom brings extensive experience supporting businesses of all sizes and will play an important role as we continue to strengthen our audit team and invest in our future growth.

As an independent firm, we're expanding our team of exceptional people who share values and focus on delivering outstanding client service. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A very warm welcome to Shorts, Tom. We look forward to working with you and seeing the positive impact you'll make for our clients and colleagues alike.
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Appointment of Tom Dodd as new Audit Partner Shorts announce the appointment of Tom Dodd as Audit and Accounts Partner, joining the firm's Audit and Accounts team this month.

More good news from Shorts: in July, we were proud to achieve Great Place To Work certification. We’re now delighted to share that we’ve also been recognised as a Best Workplace in Professional Services - a distinction that reflects our people, our culture and our commitment to creating a positive place to work.

Shorts - voted one of the Best Workplaces in Professional Services https://hubs.ly/Q04wQW0Y0

Shorts - voted one of the Best Workplaces in Professional Services Thanks to our incredible team, Shorts is officially one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ 2026.

Do you think succession planning is only for businesses nearing a sale or retirement?

That is one of several myths that could hold your business back.

We look at five common misconceptions and explain why succession planning should be part of every business owner's long-term strategy.

5 Succession Planning Myths That Could Hold Your Business Back Discover five common myths about succession planning for SMEs and how to navigate them to secure your business's future.

If you're a business leader weighing up succession options, a management buyout (MBO) may sound appealing.

By passing the baton to your incumbent management, an MBO provides continuity and reassurance to your employees and suppliers.

Conversely, MBOs can be complex. Unless you have support from someone that has experienced the process, you risk incurring larger tax bills or time delays.

Learn more with our MBO overview:

Management Buyouts | Shorts Chartered Accountants Discover how management buyouts can provide a structured exit strategy for business owners and empower management teams to take control of their future.

Thinking about selling a business?

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) could reduce the Capital Gains Tax rate on qualifying gains from 24% to 18%, but the rules aren't always straightforward.

In our latest blog, we help you break down whether you can claim for BADR, which assets qualify, and potential pitfalls you should know before you start selling.

If you're a business owner thinking ahead, it's worth understanding how the relief works and whether you might qualify.

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What is Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR)? Discover how Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) can reduce your Capital Gains Tax when selling your business. Learn eligibility, conditions, and tips.

We're proud to celebrate the success of our Shorts football team at the Business Fives charity tournament!

After a fantastic day of competition, the team secured their place in the National Finals, all while helping raise funds for The Sheffield Children's Hospital!

Business Fives Football Tournament Our team excelled at the Business Fives Football Tournament, winning the Europa League and securing a place in the National Finals, in support of charity.

Wishing our team the best of luck as they take part today in the Business Fives in support of Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity. Can they repeat their success from 2024?

Go team Shorts - it's going to be a warm one, but we're right behind you.
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Shorts's fundraiser for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity Help Shorts Chartered Accountants raise money to support Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity