Recent Accountancy Related Articles
November 2011
Alex Nicholson advises Taylor Made Computer Solutions
Taylor Made has come a long way from the bedroom of its founder Nigel Taylor 17 years ago, as have the IT demands of its many customers.
10.11.11
Inheritance tax planning: the benefits of regular giving
For many, Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning involves using the annual exemption of £3,000 per annum and making gifts with the hope that they will meet the required seven year period for exemption to apply.
05.11.11
Terry Goodsell advised Polystar Plastics for Hampshire Business
When Jai Talwar first arrived in England in the late 1970s he didn’t speak a word of English. Today he is the managing director of Polystar Plastics, a multi-million pound business and one of the UK’s most respected polythene manufacturers.
05.10.11
Adrian Rann advises Utilita for Hampshire Business
The UK energy market can perhaps be best defined as volatile. Energy prices can increase dramatically and quickly, pushing ever larger numbers of households into fuel poverty.
25.08.11
New VAT rules for race horse trainer stables and stud farms
The cost of owning and training a race horse is set to increase with the introduction of new VAT rules expected to be announced shortly.
15.04.11
Growing apart pains
In recent years there has been a decline in the number of people who choose to marry, but many still do and sadly not all marriages last forever - indeed, the average marriage currently lasts around 11 years. But what happens if the husband and wife own and manage a business?
18.03.11
Commercialising innovation from the University of Oxford
At James Cowper members of our technology team regularly work with academics and Oxford University to assist with the financing, tax and accounting issues of spin out companies – from their earliest stages pre-incorporation through growth and up to exit. So what does the process of spin out involve for the University?
24.01.11
Q&A with the Southampton Echo
Will iXBRL be a disaster or another Millennium Bug?
10.02.11
All Change in VATLand
James Cowper’s VAT manager Ruth Corkin looks at the changing VAT landscape in 2011. The New Year saw the standard rate of VAT increase from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent and a rush to buy high ticket goods and services before the increase!
03.02.11
National Insurances changes will hurt employers more than their employees
Chris Lee at accountants James Cowper explains what April’s changes to National Insurance will mean for employers and employees.
28.01.11
Valuing a business for retirement
I am looking to retire and wish to sell my business. How do you go about valuing a business that has been running successfully for 20 years and has a loyal client base?