An AAT Licensed Accountant are regulated and qualified to provide up to 18 accountancy services on a self-employed basis. They can perform the same accounting tasks as a chartered accountant.

To become an AAT Licensed Accountant, you must study and pass the relevant AAT Accounting Qualifications. You then need to have a membership of another professional accounting body.

An AAT Licensed Accountant full member is a qualified accountant who has demonstrated the required skills, therefore being able to use the designatory letters MAAT after their name. They are also able to run their own practice as an AAT Licensed Accountant or Bookkeeper.

Limited Company Accountants

Although not required by law, there are many reasons why business owners choose to use a Limited Company Accountants rather than preparing and maintaining their accounts themselves.

Some tasks that accountants take care of are:

  • Registering the company with all the relevant tax departments – VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, etc
  • Setting up and running company payroll
  • Bookkeeping
  • Dealing with company-related legal correspondence (Companies House, HMRC)
  • Tax planning advice.
  • Dividend administration
  • Providing professional references

Limited Company Accountants understand the legalities of the required information companies must submit and are far more equipped to deal with tax queries and the preparation of year-end accounts. They can save you time and money, leaving you to focus on running your own business without worrying about the numbers.

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Drop forging is a process where a metal bar will be heated up and then placed in a die and hammered until the metal fills the die space. The metal will then be lifted and dropped onto the hot piece of metal until the desired shape is achieved.

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The metal is preheated to soften the structure, it can then be moulded by the hammer in a controlled manner to achieve the desired shape. In drop forging the metal gains its strength by cooling down and solidifying.

The most common two types of drop forging are open die forging and closed die forging. Closed die forging will cover the item being forged, whereas open die forging does not.

Drop forging reduces the possibility of a defect in the metal, things like alloy segregation or porosity can be found in some castings, this can lead to reduced scrap.

Drop forging cycle times should be quick, usually, a basic forging can be completed within 30 seconds, although if a more complex shape or design is required it could take longer. Of course, this can all depend on the level of skill and experience the forger has.

Many types of metal can be forged, things such as carbon, stainless steel and alloy, these are all ferrous metals, a few non-ferrous metals can also be forged, things like aluminium, copper brass and titanium are also suitable for drop forging.

If you work in the forging industry, you will know it can be a dangerous place to work, so the health and safety rules must have adhered too.

Many industries rely on drop forging to produce the products they need, such as construction, rail, and sea defence. The Drop forging process is known for its strength and durability, so is widely used as a necessity in these fields.

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Metal detecting is a popular hobby nowadays with many people searching to find hidden treasures underneath the ground.

Metal Detecting is legal in the UK; however, you will need permission from the landowner before you venture onto any land that is not owned by you. You no longer need a license to go metal detecting, this was stopped by the home office in 1980, some beaches do ask that you obtain a permit though.

Metal Detector

The top metal detecting equipment you will need is as follows:

Metal Detector

Trowel or digger

Metal detecting Shovel

Metal Detecting Pouch

Metal Detector Bag

 

This is of course if you are only using the metal detecting equipment for yourself if you are looking at metal detecting on an industrial scale, then much bigger metal detecting equipment is needed.

Food and metal

 

Metal detecting equipment such as free-fall metal detectors and belt conveyor metal detectors are used in industrial factories to detect metal. These machines can detect ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

In the food industry, metal detectors are used to sniff out any metal particles in the food. There have been many stories in the news and products having to be recalled because metal particles were found in food in supermarkets, Tesco was affected by this in the Quorn meat-free mince that was sold in store, also Morrison’s were hit when a metal wire was found in their green beans.

 

The three types of metals are Nonferrous, ferrous, and stainless steel. All of these can be detected by a metal detector, although not as easy as you may think, these machines are not always as sensitive as we would like them to be. Different products can give off various signals. Some of the newer machines contain multi scanners which can detect food hazards, helping companies to avoid product recalls.

 

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The most common type of windows in the UK are uPVC casement windows. Most of these windows are hinged and open outwards. These windows are fitted with high-security locks to prevent break-ins. Some casement windows are hinged at the bottom these are commonly referred to as hoppers.

Bay windows give the illusion of a larger room as they allow the maximum amount of light to enter a room. In modern homes bay windows are usually constructed from uPVC but timber and aluminium can also be used. Bay windows offer panoramic views of your front or back garden and bring the outside in.

Tilt and turn windows made using uPVC are the most versatile style of window you can buy. The window can tilt which offers ventilation without creating a security issue. Another advantage of the tilting mechanism is the ventilation is completely childproof. This style of a window also opens inwards allowing them to be cleaned easily.

Traditional sash windows can be manufactured using uPVC to prevent rotting and peeling paint. These are a popular choice because they are energy efficient and virtually maintenance-free. Modern uPVC sash windows are designed to look exactly like their traditional counterparts whilst providing the benefits which come from being made from plastic.

Wooden windows can cost more to maintain over the years as the frames need to be repainted every 3-8 years. uPVC can even be finished to look like wood or a different colour to white.

If you’re looking for new windows for your home or business then give uPVC windows for a quick and professional install.

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