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Sandra

Sandra is the founder of McAlister & Co and a licensed insolvency practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in business rescue and corporate insolvency. After qualifying as a chartered certified accountant in 2002, she went on to become a licensed IP in 2005 and has since helped countless businesses navigate financial difficulty. Before establishing McAlister & Co in 2007, Sandra worked with one of the UK’s leading insolvency firms. She is also the former Chair of the ACCA Swansea and West Wales network panel.

Recent Posts

February 15, 2022 by Sandra

How to prepare for the restored VAT rate in hospitality and tourism
Currently, there is a reduced rate of VAT for the hospitality and tourism of 12.5%. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak... [Read the full blog...]
February 8, 2022 by Sandra

The post pandemic return of the winding up petition
A winding up petition is the strongest action a creditor can take against your company. It is often a last resort after payments and reminders have been... [Read the full blog...]
January 19, 2022 by Sandra

Five business rescue options for companies struggling with the price increase of raw materials
It’s no secret that raw material costs are continuing to rise all over the world. Volatile and unstable global markets, the coronavirus pandemic and... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business rescue
January 12, 2022 by Sandra

Important things to know about preference payments and insolvency
When a company becomes insolvent, as a director, one of your main responsibilities is to act in the best interest of your creditors. Under the ‘pari... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: preference payments
January 5, 2022 by Sandra

Can I Get Car Finance After Bankruptcy?
Going bankrupt can be an extremely stressful experience. Worry is unavoidable for anyone who’s considering declaring themselves bankrupt, with one of the... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Insolvency, personal debt
December 15, 2021 by Sandra

Can I dissolve a company with a Bounce Back Loan or a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan?
Bounce Back Loans and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans were introduced by the government in 2020 to help businesses weather the coronavirus storm.... [Read the full blog...]
December 13, 2021 by Sandra

Struggling with the increase in costs of building materials? Here’s what to do next
The cost of materials has shot up around the world following the COVID-19 pandemic – and has brought significant building cost increases with it. A third... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Finance
December 7, 2021 by Sandra

All you need to know about dilapidations with a commercial lease
There’s something of a grey area in commercial property leasing when it comes to commercial lease dilapidations. A lot of people – both tenants and... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Commercial Property, Leasing
November 24, 2021 by Sandra

Can I close my company if it has a Bounce Back Loan or Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the government introduced a range of support measures for businesses to help them stay afloat and weather the storm. Two... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
November 22, 2021 by Sandra

How will the Minimum Wage increase impact my business?
In the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his plans for government taxation and spending over the coming year. This included points such as... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency