Blog20th Nov 2014Even when you act global, you can think localIf you’re an international business, you might imagine you need to employ a large, global accountancy practice. There are, however, other options.View more
Blog18th Nov 2014Accountants can advise, but it’s clients who decideEffective tax planning is getting harder, but your professional advisers can help you understand the new rules so that you can make more informed decisions.View more
Blog14th Nov 2014Let your Pension be your InheritanceWhen the Chancellor announced that from April 2015 individuals wouldn’t have to pay the 55% tax charge currently applicable to pensions when they die, he opened up a fantastic opportunity to both benefit from tax efficiency now and also pass…View more
Blog31st Oct 2014Own a second home? The taxman may be ringing the doorbell.Don’t assume that the Revenue won’t investigate you for the profit on your rented property – a new campaign is under way and it’s time to take action.View more
Blog29th Oct 2014Navigating your internationally mobile employees around the worldIs your business growing internationally? Do you have employees working in different countries?View more
Blog21st Oct 2014Business planning tips you can tap intoAs we’ve moved out of recession over the past few years and new opportunities are now presenting themselves for many businesses, it’s a good time to take stock of how your company is shaping up. Here are some suggestions for…View more
Blog15th Oct 2014There’s great value to a proper valuationIn my experience, clients can have any number of reasons to look for a valuation of their business. Sometimes it can be a personal matter – they’re going through a divorce, for instance, and need help with litigation. On the…View more
Blog14th Oct 2014Ringing the changes in the world of auditMany businesses and charities value long-term relationships with auditors, seeing them as trusted and knowledgeable advisers, who are able to comment on a wide range of business topics. These professionals are also in a unique position to provide independent assurance…View more
Blog25th Sep 2014How Patent Box Tax Relief Can Save Tax on a DealBy now, you may be aware that the new Patent Box Tax Relief (the “Relief”), introduced on 1 April 2013, can save your company tax on profits arising from eligible sales and licence income.View more
Blog17th Sep 2014A Referendum on your Financial FutureThe Scottish Referendum is fast approaching. Whether you are of a political persuasion or not, the key question for most people seems to be: –View more
Blog17th Sep 2014To get on top of the issues, it’s important to be in touchWhy it pays for clients and their accountants to have regular meetings and reviews.View more
Blog16th Sep 2014Evidence is key to VAT claimsIt’s a familiar principle in life that you need to provide evidence if you want to prove a point. In a recent Tribunal case, the appellant business was seeking to reclaim VAT on its costs but ultimately lost due to…View more