Karen Thomson (@AWKarent) profile picture

Worked for over 20 years within the different functions of HR, Pensions and Payroll. MSc lecturer and Foundation Degree tutor for the CIPP.

Carlisle
Joined February 2015
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Tomorrow is the final day of the furlough scheme, and many employers will be looking at whether they can afford to bring back all of their staff. Here's what employers need to consider... armstrongwatson.co.uk/news/2…

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Karen Thomson retweeted
A Young Farmers legend on our webinar in a couple of weeks. Make sure you get registered. @will_case @AW_ARobinson @ArmstrongWatson
'Making the most of what we've got' says farmer @will_case who is all set to talk to our Head of Agriculture @AW_ARobinson on April 28 at 7:00pm! Join us to hear Will's story about #succession, #diversification and keeping his #farm business thriving! thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/…
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Our #CharityoftheMonth is @TeenageCancer, nominated by Michelle Parkinson from our Carlisle office. Michelle joined 1000s of amazing fundraisers to complete 2800 Squats in February raising money for this amazing charity, which will receive our £250 donation. Well done Michelle👏
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Is your financial record-keeping taking too long? Our head of management systems, Richard Woolgar gives his top tips for reducing headaches caused by financial record keeping, helping you save time and increase efficiency. armstrongwatson.info/Record-…
Legal Sector Director @AW_Rosy discusses why the pricing of #lawfirm M&A is increasing based on net asset value in @LawAmbition
Why the pricing of law firm M&A is increasingly based on their net asset value alone (no goodwill) bit.ly/3jVAt82 By @AW_Rosy of @ArmstrongWatson #solicitor #lawfirm #makingiteasier
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Understanding key drivers behind your business' results are more important than profit and loss itself. Head of #accounting and #outsourcing expert Richard Andrew explains why KPIs provide a good insight for the success of your business. armstrongwatson.info/KPIs-Dr… #businessadvice
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Reminder for clients - If you furloughed your employees in March you must submit your claim for the #jobretentionsheme by tomorrow 14 April. #CJRS #jobretention #payroll #employment
Furloughed your employees in March? Here’s how to claim under the Job Retention Scheme: 💻Work out how much you can claim 📅Submit your claim by 14 April 📂Keep a record of it Find out more here: gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wa…
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A great line of industry experts on our webinar tomorrow morning inc head of #hospitality @AW_RichardA, #VAT director Alex Nicholson, Vice Chairman @cumbriatourism, Dan Visser & Luke Jackson from fast-growing food & drinks brand @BruceandLukes. Register👇armstrongwatson.info/Hospita…
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Good news for #hospitality businesses as they plan to re-open once again as restrictions begin to ease across the country from April 12, but managing #cashflow will be vital if they are to navigate the exit from lockdown successfully. @AW_RichardAskew armstrongwatson.info/return-…
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Congratulations to 13 of our 'top-rated #financialadvisers who have been listed as some of the most trusted advisers in the country based on positive reviews from @VouchedFor. Look out for their '2021 Guide to The UK's Top-rated Financial Advisers' in @thetimes tomorrow!👏
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The #M6 northbound #J43 (#Carlisle #Hexham #Newcastle #A69) to #J44 (#CarlisleNorth #Galasheils #A7) 1 lane has been closed to allow a fitter to safely change the offside tyre on a lorry. Traffic Officers & Recovery are currently at the scene. @CumbriaRdWatch
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Karen Thomson retweeted
#SpanielHour #FindStolenPenny WHERE IS PENNY? #missing from her home...found lost by TWO ppl who handed her over to a man in a red car (with a child) #Walsall #WS8 area PENNY WHERE ARE U? Family are 💔23/12/20 doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?d… @BBCCrimewatch @DogTAGMids @bs2510 @MolliePug
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If anyone can understand and explain the #jobsupportscheme @AWKarent can! Essential viewing for any business owners. Register here 👇 – at Leeds, England
Views of the #wintereconomyplan and the new phase of #Government support measures have been mixed. Join us on Thursday 8 October at 10 am as we take a deeper look at what these changes mean for businesses and how they might work in practice. bit.ly/Winter-Economy-Plan #economy
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From 1st November the #furlough #CJRS scheme will be replaced with the newly announced #JobSupportScheme. @AWKarent outlines some of the details we know about the scheme so far... bit.ly/Job-Support-Scheme #employment #jobs
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Replying to @SwineThatDines
It was great. Thanks for looking after us. We’ll be back soon hopefully! – at Leeds, England
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Thanks Matt. So pleased you enjoyed it. It was lovely to have all three of you in for lunch 😊
The @SwineThatDines brisket beef fat bun - believe the hype! Outstanding lunch, could have eaten the entire menu. Tremendous value too. Go!
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Karen Thomson retweeted
For the forward planning of you, here’s a great lambing opportunity!
Person required to lamb 8/900 outside April 2021. Please retweet
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That’s the autumn ploughing finished not bad for a beef farmer & #farmingaccountant even if do say so myself
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Here is the link to the recording of our webinar last night with @McGregorFarms @HHFarmstock @clydesdalebank @ArmstrongWatson hope you find it useful attendee.gotowebinar.com/rec… #farmingaccountant
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Karen Thomson retweeted
Just released a chaffinch after 2 hrs recuperating following a suicide attempt with a glass window. I think it appreciated our efforts as now chirping loudly outside 👍
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