761Finance and Accountancy Briefings
Smith and Williamson
Since our foundation over a century ago, Smith & Williamson has been managing the financial affairs of private clients and their business interests. We are one of the top ten largest firms of accountants* in the UK and our investment management business has over £12 billion of funds under management and advice (as at 30 June 2012).
Our prime aim is to help our clients achieve their financial ambitions, both corporate and personal. Our clients are varied - private individuals, mid-large businesses, professional practices and non-profit organisations.
Our business spans 11 principal offices in the UK and Ireland, with locations in the City of London, Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham, Dublin, Glasgow, Guildford, Manchester, Salisbury, Southampton and Worcester, and an international capability in over 100 countries through membership of Nexia International (the 7th largest international accounting and consulting network) and M&A International.
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Quoted business: A briefing for quoted businesses - Spring 2013
In this edition of Quoted business we look at the continued uncertainty in the global markets, the appeal and growth of the retail bond market following the establishment of the Orderbook for Retail Bonds in 2010 and the obstacles perceived by many companies when considering listing on AIM.
Company: Smith and Williamson | Published: 02 April 2013 | Business Area: Business Intelligence
Restructuring & recovery: Quarterly bulletin - Spring 2013
With the increasing pressures on business in the worst recession for over 70 years, Liam Dowdall discusses how to keep businesses afloat in these difficult times. This edition also looks at the importance of independent business reviews for lenders and the latest personal insolvency trends.
Company: Smith and Williamson | Published: 02 April 2013 | Business Area: Business Recovery/Insolvency
Weekly tax update - February 25th 2013
The Tax update provides a round-up and explanation of the latest tax issues. Topics covered include: HMRC and dishonest tax agents; UK/Isle of Man tax evasion strategy; PAYE and employment matters; business tax and VAT.
Company: Smith and Williamson | Published: 26 February 2013 | Business Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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DOTAS 'Lifting the lid on tax avoidance'
This briefing note outlines the December 2012 draft legislation and discussion on refinements to the DOTAS regime in the response to the earlier 2012 consultation document ‘Lifting the lid on tax avoidance’.
Company: Smith and Williamson | Published: 02 January 2013 | Business Area: Enforcement and Regulation
Weekly tax update - December 3rd 2012
The Tax update provides a round-up and explanation of the latest tax issues. Topics covered: IHT and trusts; PAYE and employment matters; business tax and VAT.
Company: Smith and Williamson | Published: 04 December 2012 | Business Area: Employment Tax
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VAT focus : November 2012
This two page article provides a round-up of recent VAT related developments in the UK. Topics covered: life after the First Tier Tribunal decision in Reed Employment Limited; MTIC fraud case; the VAT treatment of hot take-away sandwiches in the Subway decision.
Company: Smith and Williamson | Published: 20 November 2012 | Business Area: VAT and Sales Tax
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Weekly tax update - October 29th
This tax update provides a round-up and explanation of the latest tax issues. Topics covered include: HMRC DOTAS guidance; private clients; PAYE and employment matters; business tax and VAT.
Company: Smith and Williamson | Published: 01 November 2012 | Business Area: Employment Tax
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Tax factsheets and briefing notes
This briefing note outlines the post April 2009 situation concerning discovery, information notices and discovery assessments in the light of five tax cases. HMRC’s statement of practice 01/06 on self assessment and finality is also reproduced in full.
Company: Smith and Williamson | Published: 25 October 2012 | Business Area: Capital Gains
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