Category: News
Our views on the latest news, events and industry issues affecting our clients, both in the UK and worldwide.
SRLV Partners are Newest Members of Exclusive Creative Network, Trusted Advisor
We are pleased to announce that ten SRLV partners and staff are now members of Los Angeles-based Trusted Advisor - an international private membership group for music, entertainment and pro sport advisors.
Less Than One Month To Go For Graduate & Intern Applications
There’s less than one month to go before applications for SRLV’s graduate and intern programmes for 2025 close. As one of the UK’s top three music & entertainment accountants, there aren’t many firms offering opportunities like this, and numbers are limited!
Singapore on Thames, or the 51st state?
With the dawn of a new tax landscape for non-UK domiciles from April 2025 and a second Trump administration, Tom Buchan, Senior International Tax Manager, reflects on the UK’s incoming Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime and its impact on US taxpayers.
Applying For Graduate Programmes & Accountancy Internships at SRLV
We want you to have the very best chance of success and appreciate that this may be the first time you’ve applied for an internship or graduate scheme. To help, we’ve compiled our top tips for writing your application form and preparing for the final interview. Please refer to these as they include some common pitfalls that you’ll want to avoid.
Partner Trio Named in Billboard List for Second Year
We are pleased to announce that three of our partners have featured again among Billboard’s Top Business Managers - an influential list that highlights the work of leading financial advisors in the music industry.
SRLV partner honoured in Future of Business Management List
Grant Court, has been named as an honoree in Trusted Advisor’s Third Annual Future of Business Management List
Tax Rumours & The Autumn Budget: Our Reaction
As Budget speculation mounts further following Rachel Reeves' admission that taxes will need to increase to help balance the nation's finances, SRLV’s partners Gavin Lenthall and Steve Wren and tax director Kieron Clement-Smith share their thoughts on the potential tax changes that the new Chancellor may be considering.
UK General Election 2024: The Labour government’s tax plans
Following Labour’s landslide election victory, SRLV’s partner Steven Wren and director Kieron Clement-Smith recap the party’s key tax pledges, which are likely to be introduced over the next Parliament, and consider other potential tax changes that could be on the agenda.
UK General Election 2024: The Key Tax Pledges
Ahead of the General Election on 4 July, SRLV’s partner Steve Wren and director Kieron Clement-Smith review the key tax pledges made by Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Green and Reform parties, as part of their election manifestos.
Music industry valuation expert joins SRLV
Our new consultant, renowned business valuation expert Alan Wallis, will be working alongside SRLV partners to expand the firm's specialist valuation and expert witness services for music Intellectual Property (IP), whilst adding to the team's existing expertise in other areas.
The New Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) and permanent Cultural Reliefs
The Chancellor responded to calls for additional tax reliefs for UK independent films, visual effects, as well as introducing new permanent rates for Cultural Reliefs in the recent Spring Budget which is welcome news for all, as our tax partner Jai Vora, explains.
The end of the non-dom regime
Far-reaching tax reforms for non-domiciles were announced as part of the Spring Budget this week. Our Tax Director, Kieron Clement-Smith, highlights the key points for new and existing non-doms, how and when the new rules will be introduced, and early actions to consider.
Withholding tax and international touring (part two)
As part of International Live Music Conference week, Steve Wren shares his insights into withholding tax (WHT) & why it matters for touring artists. Here, he covers some of the common pitfalls, issues specific to bands & crews, plus key tips for pre-tour planning.
Withholding tax and international touring (part one)
To mark International Live Music Conference week, SRLV partner Steve Wren shares his insights into withholding tax (WHT) & why it matters for touring artists. In this post, he explains what WHT is, how it works, where it can be reduced and why advance planning is essential.
Partner Trio among Billboard’s 2023 Top Business Managers
We are delighted to reveal that three of our partners have been named among Billboard’s 2023 Top Business Managers – an influential annual list that highlights the work of leading financial advisors within the music industry.
SRLV ranked as one of the 2023 eprivateclient Top Accountancy Firms
We are proud to announce that SRLV has received a prestigious industry accolade after being named as a 2023 eprivateclient Top Accountancy Firm.
SRLV launches entry for its 2024 Creative Division internships
We’re excited to announce that applications for SRLV’s coveted Creative Division internships for 2024 are now live. If you’re a finance or business undergraduate looking to gain incredible work experience as part of a paid year in industry, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications for our 2024 graduate audit programme are open!
If you’re a final year student or graduate, applications for our highly sought-after audit training programme are officially open for 2024.
SRLV team conquers 276-mile challenge to raise £300,000 for charity
Four partners from SRLV have completed a challenging fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust, cycling a staggering 250-miles from London to Paris and rowing 26 miles, the equivalent of the English Channel, along the River Thames.
Celebrating a meaningful year
This year is a meaningful one for SRLV in many ways; as well as marking our 35th anniversary, we are also celebrating a host of other business milestones, including our newly refreshed logo and website.