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Latest news:

COMPANIES ACT CHANGES FROM 6 APRIL 2008
Guidance from Companies House covers the changes in the Companies Act that have effect from 6 April 2008.

REFORM OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT) - ENTREPRENEUR'S RELIEF
The Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report in 2007 announced a significant change in the CGT regime for individuals, trustees and personal representatives.

BUDGET 2008
Read our report of the Chancellor's March 2008 Budget, and get a full guide to 2008/09 tax rates.

TAX NEWSLETTER
This newsletter focusses on the proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax announced in the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report.

CHARITIES SEMINARS
Over 150 people attended our recent charities seminars in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

CHARITIES ROLLING REVIEW PILOT
As part of its Rolling Review Pilot Study Report, The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (“OSCR”) highlighted three key points which charities should now consider in preparation for their own rolling review.

COMPANIES ACT 2006
The Companies Act 2006 has now received Royal Assent and will be brought into force with staggered implementations up until October 2008.

THE LAW AND DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES
A person can be a director without bearing the title...

USING US AS YOUR BUSINESS ADVISER
Viewing your accountant as a business adviser, not just as a professional trained in traditional accountancy and tax compliance services, could boost your company’s bottom line.

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