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by Gary Hamilton

17 May 2018

To keep it really simple, ask yourself this question; “is the expense ‘wholly, exclusively and necessary’ for the business?”

by Clifford Brown

14 May 2018

It is becoming increasingly likely that a business valuation may form an aspect of divorce. This article sets out the considerations in: estimating the current value of business interests, extracting value from a business and how an accountant can help with a valuation.

by Fran Kidd

12 May 2018

We are supporting Oxfordshire Artweeks 2018 by showcasing artist Patricia Sabogal in our Summertown office.

by Fran Kidd

19 Apr 2018

Our fundraising quiz was attended by trainee staff from professional advisory groups across Oxford and raised over £260 for Special Effect.

by David Rickwood

5 Apr 2018

The US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 has imposed a one-off tax on the retained earnings of foreign companies controlled by US persons who are non-US resident.

by Sarah Gardener

26 Mar 2018

ATED is an annual tax payable mainly by companies that own UK residential property with a value in excess of £500,000

by Clifford Brown

26 Mar 2018

Shaw Gibbs has advised the sale of The First Financial Consultancy (TFFC), a highly regarded FCA compliance adviser

by Gary Hamilton

22 Mar 2018

The tax efficiencies of owning a Limited Company have been chipped away at in recent years, however, there are still opportunities for many Sole Traders / Partnerships by operating as a Limited Company.

by Tim Davison

1 Mar 2018

Q: I would like to access my pension fund using “Pension Freedoms” but I am concerned about the fund running out too quickly. What do I need to consider?

by Clive Everitt

22 Feb 2018

Corporate Voluntary Arrangements (CVA’s) have returned to the headlines in recent months with cases involving High Street names such as Toys R Us, Byron Burgers and Jamie’s Italian. Agreements will have to be reached with all key stakeholders to gather support for the CVA whilst also keeping the company trading in the short term. Reflecting on recent cases, plus our own experiences here are a few comments on what each stakeholder is likely to consider before a CVA is agreed.

by Paul Beecham

21 Feb 2018

With a background spanning nearly 30 years, we spoke to Paul about the changing face of insolvency over the last 15 years and his predictions for the future of the market and the insolvency profession.

by Fran Kidd

9 Feb 2018

Shaw Gibbs Corporate Finance team have assisted Excelothene, a leading supplier in polythene packaging, with its strategic acquisition of Shrink 1st.

by Steve Neal

26 Jan 2018

In the UK, a statutory audit is required if a company meets certain criteria however, an annual audit is an opportunity to glean a valuable insight into your business without bias. If a company is growing quickly, it can be beneficial to opt for an annual audit, whether or not the criteria have been met. This article covers the reasons why growing companies benefit from opting to audit.

by Hayley Simmons

17 Jan 2018

Ascertaining who the most important stakeholders are at an early stage in an insolvency and ensuring they are consulted with is crucial for rescue plans to run smoothly. Our article covers the recent Carillion and Toys R Us cases.

by Ed Gibson

2 Jan 2018

My husband died recently, do I need to cash-in his investments or can they be transferred into my name?

by Lorna Watson

2 Jan 2018

In accounting and tax terms being a novelist is a trade. All the basic rules for preparing accounts for a trading business - and for the taxation of that business - apply to authors. However, some additional special rules apply to income and expenditure.

by Fran Kidd

8 Dec 2017

Monday 4 December 2017 saw Shaw Gibbs hosting the fourth finale of FAB Accelerator

by Fran Kidd

1 Dec 2017

Read about how Shaw Gibbs have expanded their insolvency offering in London as they join forces with Insolvency Squared.

by Clifford Brown

30 Nov 2017

Take a look at how Shaw Gibbs' Corporate Finance team advised the shareholders of Building Supplies Online on their strategic partnership

by Clive Everitt

27 Nov 2017

This case study exemplifies how Insolvency Practitioners can work together to help clients to recover their businesses.