BUDGET 2009

Alistair Darling presented his second Budget on Wednesday 22 April 2009. We have produced a summary on the issues likely to affect you and your business. Read more.

AWARDS

Campbell Dallas' Managing Partner has won the coveted title of Young Accountant of the Year.

Chris Horne, who became Managing Partner of the firm last June, was awarded the title at the Scottish Accountancy Awards last week.

To be eligible for the award, accountants must have qualified within the last 15 years and have demonstrated leadership, contributed to strong growth, presented innovative solutions and demonstrated good client service.

BUSINESS UPDATES

VATflash
Businesses should revisit VAT returns between 1973 and 1997 and claim for any VAT they are owed by March 31 2009 before the window closes for good and the three-year limit on VAT claims comes into force. Read more.

Year End Tax Alert 2009
To find out what steps you can take before the current tax year ends on 5th April, please click here.

New Loan Guarantee Schemes
In January 2009, the UK Governement announced new measures designed to provide financial support to SME's experiencing credit difficulties in securing the finance that they require for working capital needs and for future investment. Read more.

Credit Crunch Guide
With the global financial markets in crisis, daily doom and gloom headlines about the economy and the announcement by experts that the UK is officially in a recession, you are probably concerned about how your business will survive the ‘Credit Crunch’. Read more.

Online Credit Card Facility  
HMRC have introduced a new online credit card facility for tax payments made over the internet from 15 January 2009. Any such credit card payments are subject to a transaction fee 

PAYE Business Health Check Online
Answer our checklist questions to find out if you are a target for a detailed Employer/Contractor Compliance Review. Read more

Set against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced a raft of measures in this year's much-anticipated Pre-Budget Report, aimed at stimulating the economy and boosting consumer confidence. Read more

Latest Events

Fat Bob 'n' Soapy Soutars Braw Burns Supper 2009.Read more 
ROCCO Business Awards. Read more
Managing Tax through a Trading Downturn. Read more
Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice Lunch.  Read more
Graduate Finance Fair.  Read more

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