11.08.2008
Finance Act 2008
Following the passing of the Finance Act 2008, Sharon Bedford, Tax Partner at James Cowper highlights the mixed news for early stage technology companies.

04.08.2008
Appointing a New Auditor
With difficult economic times on the horizon, many businesses are reviewing their overheads to assess what savings they can make. But what considerations apply to their choice of auditor?

30.06.2008
Enhanced Capital Allowances - how to reduce your tax bill and your carbon footprint
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) were introduced in 2001 as part of the Government’s commitment to reducing CO2 emissions in the UK.

27.06.2008
Funding is still around for the right business proposition
The Corporate Finance team at Thames Valley accountants and business advisers, James Cowper, is continuing to experience strong activity – despite the problems which have beset financial markets in recent months.

28.05.2008
Surviving The Credit Crisis
Alex Peal, partner with Thames Valley accountants and business advisers, James Cowper, provides some pointers on what businesses can do to survive an economic downturn.

19.05.2008
Taxpayers Should Take Note of Changes to Self Assessment
A number of changes have been introduced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) from 6 April 2008 for individual taxpayers.

25.04.2008
No Need To Count Sheep
Why would anyone want to become managing partner in a professional services firm? Steve Clarke, who takes over as managing partner at Thames Valley accountants and business advisers, James Cowper, this month, explains why he’s ready for the challenge.

18.04.2008
Is Your Technology Business Investment-Ready?
Alastair Cavanagh explains how technology businesses can make themselves attractive to investors.

10.04.2008
Back Into The Fray
After eight years in charge, Adrian Rann explains why he is stepping down as managing partner at James Cowper.

15.02.2008
Don’t Lose Out In New Wave of Tax Changes
A number of tax changes take effect from 6 April 2008. Mark Herson, private client tax specialist with James Cowper, warns that the clock is ticking for those who want to benefit from efficient tax planning.

11.02.2008
The Longest Act In History
With new legislation under the Companies Act set to be introduced in April, Robert Holland, partner at James Cowper, explains the changes so far.

04.02.2008
Tax net widens to ‘catch’ foreign income
Lucy Bryant, tax manager at James Cowper, explains new rules for non-residents working in the UK.

06.12.2007
Could you use some heat and extra income?
As landowners look to introduce second income streams, many are turning to anaerobic digestion as a way of lowering energy bills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing profitability.

16.11.2007
When did you last measure your footprint?
Oxford has rapidly become a centre for environmental technology and services. Paddy Thompson explains why carbon accounting is here to stay.

19.10.2007
Overseas Holiday Homes – What is the Tax Position?
Owning a second home abroad has become a popular British pastime. Mark Herson, director in the private client tax team at James Cowper, looks at the tax implications.

11.10.2007
A Winning Combination
James Cowper partner, Peter Treadgold explains how he has managed to combine a life-long passion with a career in accountancy.

15.06.2007
Public markets or private equity?
There are many fast-growing businesses in the Oxford area. Choosing the right way to fund that growth, however, can be complex and stressful. Edward Porter explains the key criteria.

20.04.2007
Why not concentrate on what you do best?
James Cowper, have one of the biggest financial outsourcing teams in the region, providing a range of payroll and accountancy services to national as well as regional businesses.

09.04.2007
On the front line - and hardly a spreadsheet in sight
Accountants sometimes have the reputation of being backroom boys - stuck with their calculators and spreadsheets. Mike Farwell, a partner in our Reading office, tries to put paid to this stereo-type by outlining his typical working week.

22.03.2007
Tax can be complex – but so are people
James Cowper, have long been associated with agricultural and rural businesses. The firm also specialises in working in the equine and bloodstock industries. Partner, Penelope Lang, explains why they are both sectors she finds fascinating.

30.01.2007
Big Doesn’t Mean Beautiful
Business growth is what every business manager thinks that they want. When it happens it therefore follows that it should be welcomed and applauded as an achievement.

03.10.2006
Are you getting enough?
Robert Holland, partner at Thames Valley accountants and business advisers, James Cowper and a specialist in business valuations, says planning is essential to achieve a maximum sale value.

15.09.2006
Can You Trust a Trust?
Trusts are created primarily to hold assets safely, to protect people from themselves or to protect family assets from disaffected or future spouses.

07.09.2006
Business Sales Need Not Be Stressful
The sale of a company can be a difficult time for its owners. David Fawcus, corporate finance partner at Thames Valley accountants and business advisers, James Cowper believes having the right advisers alongside will make it far less stressful.

10.07.2006
Check It Out – The Importance of Due Diligence
Sue Staunton, head of business direction at Thames Valley accountants and business advisers, James Cowper, explains why nothing should ever be taken for granted.

20.06.2006
Ensure Your Family Business Stays Successful
How family businesses can become more robust and avoid some of the inherent problem areas they are typically associated with.

07.06.2006
Six Steps to a Successful Sale
When it comes to selling your company and realising the fullest possible exit value, there is only one chance to get it right.

19.05.2006
Want to buy a Business?
More and more of us are deciding we want to control our own destinies and acquiring an existing business can be a highly effective route to realising this ambition.