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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

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
November 18, 2021 by Sandra

Increased wages, reformed business rates and more: everything you need to know about the 2021 Budget
Business owners up and down the country watched intently as Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his second Budget of the year on the 27th of October. How much... [Read the full blog...]
November 3, 2021 by Sandra

Can I be held accountable for a partner’s debt?
The rules governing joint bank accounts may be more confusing than you originally thought. Contrary to popular belief, a joint bank account doesn’t... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Debt Relief Orders
October 21, 2021 by Sandra

Running a Business as if it were your Home
Unsurprisingly, the most common question we get asked here at McAlister & Co is why businesses become insolvent. Although we could give an extremely... [Read the full blog...]
October 19, 2021 by Sandra

Everything you need to know about wrongful trading
In 2020, under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act, existing wrongful trading provisions were suspended. This was to allow businesses to continue... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
October 11, 2021 by Sandra

Help! I can’t afford to pay my staff now the furlough scheme has ended
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, or furlough as it is also known, was used in some form or another by two thirds of businesses since it was... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
September 22, 2021 by Sandra

One in three enter retirement with debts
Being retired and in debt is a prospect no one wants to face, but it can happen to anyone. Homeowners often continue to pay off mortgages and support... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Debt Relief Orders
September 14, 2021 by Sandra

What to do when furlough ends – a guide for small businesses
Unless something changes dramatically in the next few weeks, the furlough scheme is set to come to an end on the 30th of September. Originally introduced... [Read the full blog...]
September 10, 2021 by Sandra

Can’t pay your taxes? Here’s what to do next
During the coronavirus crisis, HMRC tax debt collection was paused as businesses struggled to cope with the disruption caused by the pandemic. As economic... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Tax Advice