Brent Morrison ACA CTA

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT & CHARTERED TAX ADVISeR

Brent Morrison ACA CTA

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) and Taxation (CIOT) | Director at OutRise | Strategic Accountancy Partner for Bold Leaders

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About Brent

Brent Morrison is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ACA) with over 12 years of experience advising high and fast growth companies across the UK. He is one of the council members for Karbon, a global leading workflow management tool, and has successfully built better business reporting departments for over 100 SMEs.

As a Director of OutRise, Brent focuses on being a strategic sounding board, providing leaders with reassurance, knowing that they have the right accountancy partner alongside them as they grow their pioneering businesses. His approach combines a deep understanding of structuring data and systems, coupled with practical, real-world business experiences to deliver robust and dynamic financials.

Professional Credentials

Member of the ICAEW (ACA)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. A designation awarded for achieving the highest recognised professional standard in the UK for accountancy and business advice.

Member of the CIOT (CTA)

The Chartered Institute of Taxation. A designation awarded for achieving the highest recognised professional standard in the UK for tax advice.

12+ Years

Hands-on experience advising hundreds of SME owners on strategic financial planning and business exit preparation.

Articles by Brent Morrison

Cost & Value

The Growth and Skills Levy: 100% Funded Apprenticeships for UK SMEs in 2026

For years, the complexities of the Apprenticeship Levy have felt like a barrier for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The costs, the

Brent Morrison · April 2026

Problems

HMRC's Enhanced Scrutiny & New Penalties: How UK SMEs Can Stay Compliant in 2026

For UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the landscape of tax compliance has fundamentally changed. The days of occasional, random inspections are

Brent Morrison · April 2026

Compliance and Regulations

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Your Essential 2026 Readiness Guide for Sole Traders & Landlords

The date many sole traders and landlords have been anticipating has arrived. As of April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for

Brent Morrison · April 2026

Cost & Value

Government Crackdown on Late Payments: What UK SMEs Need to Know & How to Protect Your Cash Flow

For years, the culture of late payments has been a silent drain on the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It’s a persistent problem that stifles

Brent Morrison · March 2026

Cost & Value

Boost Your Bottom Line: Essential Customer Retention Strategies for UK SMEs in 2026

In the competitive landscape of 2026, the relentless pursuit of new customers can feel like trying to fill a leaky bucket. As acquisition costs continue to

Brent Morrison · March 2026

Scale-up business growth chart illustrating new EMI rules 2025 and tax efficient employee incentives.

Tax Planning

The New EMI Rules 2025 (and beyond). How Scale-Ups Can Escape the "Tax Trap"

TAX PLANNING

Brent Morrison · December 2025

Illustration showing the balance between the new rules for EIS and VCTs. The scale-up limits and reduced VCT tax relief in the Autumn 2025 Budget.

Compliance and Regulations

The New Rules for EIS and VCTs. The Autumn 2025 Budget Says Time To Scale-Up

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATIONS

Brent Morrison · December 2025

EOT Tax Relief 2025. Comparison of Employee Ownership Trust tax relief changes from 100% to 50% under the Finance Act 2025

Compliance and Regulations

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in 2025: The New 50% EOT Tax Relief Rules Explained

Understanding the shift from 100% to 50% EOT Tax Relief 2025, and how it impacts your business exit strategy.

Brent Morrison · December 2025

Diagram illustrating the structure of the new UK R&D Merged Scheme and tax relief compliance.

Compliance and Regulations

The New R&D Merged Scheme: A 2025 Technical Guide for Growth Companies

COMPLIANCE & REGULATIONS

Brent Morrison · December 2025