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VAT is no laughing matter but some rules are a joke

Andrew Stephenson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:50:09 +0000

April 1 this year marks 40 years since the creation of VAT. Despite the anniversary falling on April Fools’ Day, East Lancashire VAT expert Andrew Stephenson, warns it is no laughing matter. Andrew, senior VAT and tax investigation manager at … Continued

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2013 Budget

Mary-Lou Duggan — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:30:03 +0000

Following the Chancellor’s Budget Speech on 20 March and our popular Budget Breakfast presentation on Friday 22 March we are pleased to publish copies of the presentations by guest speaker Harry Catherall, Chief Executive of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Pierce tax experts Anne … Continued

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Debate: Apprenticeships – A round table discussion brought together by Lancashire Business View

Paul Warren — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:07:28 +0000

The month of March hosts National Apprenticeships Week and Lancashire Business View brought together providers and consumers to discuss the value of apprenticeships. The host for the event was North Lancs Training Group. Please see the following link to the full … Continued

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Tom Wilkinson – Supplier of the Month Award

Mark Maden-Wilkinson — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:25:18 +0000

We are delighted to announce that Tom Wilkinson ACA has been awarded the Supplier of the Month award by one of our leading clients DES Electrical Contractors UK Limited. DES www.deselectrical.com is a progressive and pro-active contractor providing quality electrical … Continued

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Do you use Sage or Superpay payroll?, do you need help preparing for Real Time Information?, if so please read on:-

Margaret Scott — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:39:29 +0000

Pierce is Sage accredited for payroll and is able to help you prepare your Sage payroll data for RTI. Pierce can also help those of you that use Superpay payroll. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you … Continued

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VAT returns – a note of caution

Andrew Stephenson — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:36:10 +0000

Under the current regime whereby businesses have to submit their VAT returns via HM Revenue & Customs Online system only one return can ever by submitted by this method for each VAT return period. We have been made aware of … Continued

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What will 2013 hold?

Chris Harland — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:28:21 +0000

2012 was a rollercoaster of a year for many business owners, and they need to take action to ensure they have a clear picture of what lies ahead.With the potential of a triple dip recession an ever changing business horizon, … Continued

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Tax evasion warning

Nadeem Hussain — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:08:29 +0000

An Lancashire tax expert is warning there is more likelihood of individuals and businesses being subject to criminal prosecution after the Government announced a major crackdown on tax evasion. The Government’s chief prosecutor Keir Starmer has revealed the Government is … Continued

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Full steam ahead for Pierce

Mark Walmsley — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:04:27 +0000

A traditional coach painting company, which has helped restore historic steam trains such as the Flying Scotsman, is working with Lancashire accountants Pierce on its growth plans. Heritage Painting, based in Blackburn, was founded in 2011 by ex-RAF officer Ian … Continued

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Family Business Poll

Tim Mills — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:51:35 +0000

Family owned businesses are seen as a key fundamental by the coalition government to stabilise the UK Economy. The cost cutting regime that is in place for the public sector means that any significant job creation will have to be … Continued

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