for Generations
We're not your average accountancy firm.
We are a team of specialists all pulling in the same direction.
With a long-standing heritage of 130 years, we've grown from a local business to a nationally recognised award-winning firm.
We're not your average accountancy firm.
We are a team of specialists all pulling in the same direction.
With a long-standing heritage of 130 years, we've grown from a local business to a nationally recognised award-winning firm.
Shorts were founded in 1890 and we've been trading for 130 years
With 126 staff, Shorts are one of the largest independent practices in the region
Over 20% growth PA since 2014
Shortlisted finalists for 39 regional and national business awards between 2016 and 2020
FINALISTS - MID-TIER FIRM OF THE YEAR, ADVISORY TEAM OF THE YEAR AND CORPORATE FINANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR
Yorkshire Accountancy Awards 2019
In response to European anti-money laundering legislation, HMRC introduced the UK Trust Register Service (TRS) in 2017 with the aim of improving visibility over the beneficial ownership of assets held in UK Trusts.
Read moreWhen it’s time to sell a business, or when a business owner starts planning their eventual exit, tax is one of the most important things to consider. The tax implications of selling a business can vary depending on which exit route you choose, and it’s essential for sellers to understand the tax aspects when comparing different exit options.
Read moreA business can be sold without VAT being charged if certain conditions are met which enable the sale to be treated as the transfer of a going concern (TOGC).
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