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Changes to IR35 – how will it Impact the supply chain?

The intended changes to IR35 in the private sector have been a big topic of conversation over the past few months, which we have covered extensively at Armstrong Watson.  Whilst HMRC’s main aim is to combat tax avoidance, the impact on sectors using contractors is expected to be wide-ranging, from the top of the supply chain, down to the bottom, and we will attempt to cover the main aspects here.

Important Changes to Directors' Statutory Responsibilities and for Auditors of UK Companies – Going Concern

With the many recent corporate collapses and scandals such as Thomas Cook, BHS, Carillion, Patisserie Valerie, Conviviality, Rolls-Royce, BT, Mitie Group, Sports Direct, Ted Baker, Quindell, to name just a few of the high profile ones, it is little wonder that political pressure is beginning to come to bear on UK Business and the UK Accounting Profession.

This has, as a result, seen the finger being pointed at two parties; The Directors of Companies and The Auditors that audit those companies and are meant to provide assurance to shareholders, investors and the banks.

The impact of changes to IR35 – Closing your Personal Service Company

following new IR35 rules in April 2020, PSC may become redundant as a consequence - so how do you close or dissolve your company effectively

Making investment decisions into old age - Lasting Power of Attorney

Are you one of 615,000 pensioners on course to make an investmnent decision into old age without a Lasting Power of Attorney? (LPA)

Brabners Disbursements VAT case update

The Law Society has updated its guidance on the treatment of disbursements for VAT. VAT Consultant Stephen Ferrie discusses the implications for Law firms.

Don’t forget about Trusts

Graham highlights the ways that trusts can be utilised to solve common financial problems.

Changes to Residential Property Sales

Changes to the way Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) is collected will impact those with rental properties and second homes from April 2020.

Chris McCourt joins Armstrong Watson as Corporate Finance Partner

Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce that Chris McCourt has joined the firm as Corporate Finance Partner and takes up his position at its Newcastle offices.

Take action and reap the benefits of training seminars and events

Have you ever heard a great presentation or training seminar, been impressed by the quality of the insight or advice, but then been distracted from taking action in your own business?

During 2019, I’ve recommended a number of business seminars and events, in the knowledge that the speakers will be relevant for the clients in question. What has surprised me is the lack of action or knowledge sharing that has taken place subsequently.

Download your free copy of INSIGHT - Autumn Issue is available now

Welcome to the Autumn issue of Insight, Armstrong Watson's Financial Planning and Wealth Managament quarterly magazine.

Issue 14 includes a range of topics covering all your financial planning, wealth management and tax needs. 

04 SMART INVESTING

05 PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS

06 GIVE A TRIPLE BOOST TO YOUR CHILDREN

08 MAKING INVESTMENT DECISIONS INTO OLD AGE

09 DEAL OR NO DEAL

10 ENGAGING WITH A TRUSTED ADVISER

11 YOU MAY BE RICH, BUT ARE YOU WEALTHY?

12 CLIENT FOCUS 14 CHARTERED STATUS