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The latest knowledge, ideas
and experiences driving our work
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Floating to the top
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James Savage worked at PKF for seven years before becoming the CFO at two listed businesses. He returned to the firm in 2022. In this interview, James shares his experiences on both sides of the audit process.
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HMRC prepares for new nudge campaigns
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HMRC has announced two new nudge letter campaigns, targeting Offshore companies owning UK property and Individuals who have disposed of shares in unlisted UK companies. How quickly do you need to act if you get one?
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Offshore funds rules – don’t get caught out
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We explain when rules apply and look at some of the traps for taxpayers investing in offshore funds.
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Salaried Member rules: what they mean for you
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This article guides you through the conditions and jargons of the rules for LLPs.
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Cryptoassets mean cryptic tax liabilities
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What counts as a taxable event for cryptoassets? Will HMRC consider you a trader or an investor? We help you to prepare for being crypto accountable.
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MTD ITSA – what to do now to prepare
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In this article, we summarise some key points to consider when preparing for MTD ITSA.
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Deal alert: Equatorial Palm Oil plc
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We are delighted to have supported Equatorial Palm Oil plc (renamed Capital Metals plc) which has been admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange following its reverse takeover of a 99% interest in BVI company, Capital Metals Limited.
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A new approach to dealing with late payments and ‘bad’ debts
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Our experience is that, in most cases, a debtor will be left to age, maybe with some chasing by the credit control team, until the year end. At this point, the SME’s accountant will…
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Capital Markets Deals Review 2020
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The first half of 2020 was sluggish, reflecting a turbulent start to the year with Brexit uncertainty and then Covid. But by September IPO activity had picked up.
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Deal alert: Nightcap Plc
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We are delighted to announce Nightcap plc has been admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
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Changes to DAC6 and OECD Mandatory Tax Reporting
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The International Tax Enforcement (Disclosable Arrangements) Regulations 2020, which came into effect on 1 July 2020, implemented the EU’s DAC6 disclosure requirements. Since then, many groups have gone back to 25 June 2018 to identify their reportable cross border arrangements under the five…
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Deal alert: Tirupati Graphite Plc
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We are delighted to announce Tirupati Graphite plc has started trading on the Main Market by way of a Standard Listing.
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Top Tax New Year’s resolutions
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As the year draws to a close, we start to think back about the ups and downs and the year ahead and what could be. This year has been unlike any other in our living memory, and has encouraged some to dig deeper…
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Capital Quarter Winter 2020: Q3 Capital Markets
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During the quarter to 30 September 2020, new and further issues across AIM and the Main market combined totalled £8.2bn, the majority of which occurred during September as markets started to see an improvement, following a slow July and August.
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Capital Quarter Winter 2020: Don’t get caught out by the Revised Ethical Standard
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The FRC’s Revised Ethical Standard was introduced in late 2019. It introduced revised and clarified rules for auditors and their ability to provide non-audit services to audit clients. Find out how they affect you.
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Capital Quarter Winter 2020: Where are cryptocurrencies heading
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Blockchain technology and Bitcoin have been with us for more than 10 years. Yet they are still viewed with caution in many quarters. But could the tide be turning for the cryptocurrency market? Here’s our industry update.
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Capital Quarter Winter 2020: Social security for mobile employees after Brexit
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From 1 January 2021, social security agreements with EU countries will be subject to new provisions. If the employees of your listed business move within Europe there are a number of things you need to know.
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Capital Quarter Winter 2020: 25 Years of AIM
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25th anniversary of the launch of AIM originally known as the Alternative Investment Market.