Forensic
Consisting of a team of Chartered Accountants, Dains provides a range of forensic accounting services, delivered via a team of senior staff and dedicated partners. With over 25 years of experience, we have experience working in both civil and criminal arenas, offering expert advice and guidance both in the UK and overseas.
Forensic Insolvency
Insolvency is sometimes the inevitable outcome of the business process. Faced with an inability to meet financial obligations and/or an excess of liabilities over assets, hard decisions have to be reached in a timely manner, often based on limited information.
Fortress Security Alarms Limited
Fraud Doesn’t Discriminate and Neither Do We
When concerns arise, you need clear, discreet and proportionate support. Dains Forensic is here to help you uncover the truth and move forward with confidence.
Fraud, Bribery & Financial Investigations
There are many reasons why you may be subject to a financial investigation. Navigating this complex process can be tricky. At Dains, we have experience of numerous ad-hoc financial investigations and can apply our investigatory skills in a wide and varied set of circumstances. We can offer comfort and assurance over and above your normal accounting or audit procedures.
From Field to Finance: How Accountancy Firms Can Support the Agriculture Industry
Farming is a vital part of the global economy and rural communities, yet it faces a unique set of financial and operational challenges.
Frontier Development Capital
Fulfilment Houses Come Under More Scrutiny From HMRC
We are aware that HMRC is currently undertaking unannounced visits to fulfilment houses to check records.
Fundraising
If you’re looking to invest in working capital, fixed assets, or development to support growth or acquisitions; Dains can advise on the most effective strategies to meet your objectives, tailored specifically to your current needs and future ambitions. Trust us to help navigate your financial journey with a keen eye on maximizing your investment for sustainable success.
Future Farming Investment Scheme – Funding for Scottish Farmers and Crofters
Apply now for up to £20,000 in 100% capital funding through the Scottish Government’s Future Farming Investment Scheme. Open to farmers, crofters and land managers across Scotland. Closes 22 August 2025.
Gap Personnel
GDPR & Privacy
Find out more about our GDPR and privacy policy below and gain a comprehensive understanding of how we handle and protect your information. Our commitment to safeguarding your privacy is reflected in our GDPR compliance, outlining the measures we employ to ensure the secure processing and storage of personal data.
Gender Pay Gap Report April 2024
Golden moment as Dains Accountants wins top award from Investors in People
Dains Accountants has been awarded the prestigious Gold award from Investors in People.
Graduate Programme
Grant Assisted Services
Numerous grant opportunities exist to support the growth of your business, and navigating this landscape can be complex. Identifying suitable grants and mastering the application process is crucial to unlocking potentially significant funding for your endeavours. Our expertise ensures that you are well-positioned to access these opportunities, potentially securing millions of pounds in valuable funding that might otherwise be overlooked.
Greenhatch Group
Greenhatch Group
Helping a family member buy a house? Consider the tax implications
Whether it be parents supporting their children in securing a first mortgage, or adult children helping with financing of a house move for elder relatives, there are a whole host of tax implications to consider.
Higher Vehicle Taxes Ahead for UK Drivers in 2025
The UK Government has announced significant changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates, effective 1 April 2025, impacting both new and existing vehicle owners. These adjustments aim to align VED rates with inflation and incorporate zero-emission vehicles into the tax framework.
HM Revenue & Customs warns on tax refund scams
Once again HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned that all emails, text messages or voicemail messages indicating you have a tax refund are a scam!
HMRC Clamps Down On Undeclared Dividend Income
HMRC has recently started another ‘One to Many’ campaign and from 4 February 2024, HMRC has been writing letters to individuals about potentially undeclared dividend income.
HMRC enquiries on the rise
Following the pandemic, HMRC are now focusing their efforts on VAT, Corporation Tax and Income Tax enquiries.
HMRC increases late payment interest rate
Following the Bank of England’s latest increase in the base rate, HMRC has increased both late paid tax and the rate paid on repayments of tax.
HMRC Inheritance Tax Recovery Soars
Targeted efforts yield high returns from unpaid inheritance tax as HMRC recovers £285 million from 3,028 investigations.