Feature Archive

Here are a few of the things that small business owners often overlook.

Step by step guide on the basics of completing a VAT return.

How ownership of a company is represented by the shares held by each shareholder.

Fixed Assets, particularly Tangible Fixed Assets and their value in the Balance Sheet and Depreciation.

Peter describes the pros and cons of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), including comparisons with a Limited Company for tax ...

An introduction to the insurances that every Freelancer should have.

Our profit is much better than last year. My Co Director and I were thinking of paying a bonus. What ...

An introduction to Limited Company Shares and rights for shareholders.

Commenting on the latest inflation figures, Phil Smith, Managing Director at Business West, said:

Expenses that you claim on top of fuel while you are working away.

Guide for shareholders on tax rules for pay outs when winding up a Company.

Identifying what can and cannot be claimed as an expense when renting out a property to help minimise tax.

I opted out of receiving Child Benefit but my actual income is lower than I thought – what should I do?

Splitting ownership of a property will have different tax implications, depending on whether the owners are married or business associates.

Explaining 3 options plus pros and cons when being paid as a Freelance Contractor: Agency payroll; Umbrella or Personal Service Company.

Should we set up our family business as a Partnership?

If your Agency refuses to pay VAT on your rechargeable expenses – here is what you should do...

When to register and the advantages and disadvantages of being VAT registered.

I’ve heard that an LLP is a good solution for me and my business partner - is this so?

When your turnover reaches £85,000 it’s vital that you register for VAT.

This video describes the positives and negatives of changing the date of a Company accounting year end.

How current Assets can easily be converted into cash within 12 months. Also Trade Debtors, Prepayments and types of Stock.

With all the uncertainty surrounding Britain leaving the European Union, we're lucky to have the collective wisdom of Thrings to ...

The latest informative video from AMS Accountancy describes depreciation and compares it with Capital Allowances (tax relief on purchase of ...

Are you an accountant or do you want to enter this profession? If so, the internet could become one of ...

As well as paying Self-Assessment, HMRC can ask you to make Payments on Account in January and July.

This video from AMS Accountancy takes the mystery our of Current Liabilities - including Trade Creditors and Other Creditors and ...

A ttep by step guide from AMS Accountancy on completing a VAT return for purchases overseas.

BusinessWise member Mike Lloyd, managing partner of Haines Watts Swindon has produced this short animation to talk to business owners ...

What kinds of issues should business owners be aware of when issuing company shares? We asked financial experts AMS Accountancy.