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Dean Shepherd
A Chartered Tax Adviser and accountant, Dean has been in the accounting profession for over 25 years. Working both in accounting practice and with the UK’s leading tax software providers. Now back to doing what he loves - helping creative professionals take control of their finances, understand their numbers and pay the right amount of tax.
Recent Articles
- Dean Shepherd
- October 28, 2025
Taking on your first employee is a big step. Exciting? Yes. A bit daunting? Also yes. You’re no longer just running...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 14, 2025
If you’ve ever typed a tax question into ChatGPT at 2 a.m. while finishing client edits, you’re not alone. AI is now...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 13, 2025
It’s the question everyone’s asking right now — can AI replace your accountant?
- Dean Shepherd
- October 10, 2025
Every creative agency knows the feeling: you’ve poured hours (and heart) into a project, sent the invoice, and…...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 9, 2025
In a bold and unusual move, the UK government has launched a time-limited “no questions asked” voluntary repayment...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 8, 2025
Some creative business owners get an unwelcome surprise one morning - a brown envelope from HMRC titled “Compliance...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 6, 2025
When you start working with a new accountant, one of the first bits of admin they’ll ask for is to be authorised with...
- Dean Shepherd
- October 3, 2025
Some creative business owners keep a close eye on their sales to make sure they don’t creep over the VAT registration...
- Dean Shepherd
- September 29, 2025
Creative business owners often love giving back to their communities. One common way to do this is by sponsoring a...
- Dean Shepherd
- September 26, 2025
Some creative business owners get a little carried away each time they have a new business idea and decide to form a...
