Business expansion

As businesses grow in size and complexity and mergers are being considered, we are in the forefront of interpreting accounts, making suggestions as to the form of schemes and the fairness or otherwise of proposal, considering cost and financial consequences and generally advising the clients. When the time comes to invite the public to subscribe for shares- a step which involves very heavy responsibilities for the Directors – the advice of a Chartered Accountant is needed. We also advise on how to set about the problem of borrowing money where it is an appropriate method of finance. We can provide valuable insights and render service in connection with negotiations with foreign collaborators.

Company taxation

Problems of taxation face the Directors of a company, just as they face any individual. But companies are also liable to MAT which does not concern individuals. When a company develops interests abroad, its taxation problems become more complex. Overseas taxation and claims for relief from double taxation are often complicated. We can give valuable advice on these.

Investigations

Financial investigations are required for a variety of purposes. For example:

To ascertain the financial position of a business for the information of interested parties in connection with an issue of capital, the purchase or sale of the business, or a reconstruction of amalgamation.
To help in assessing the likely future profitability of capital expenditure on buildings, plant and equipment.
To help the management to decide whether it is cheaper to manufacture an article or to ‘buy out’.
To ascertain why profits have fallen.
To achieve greater efficiency in management.
To ascertain whether a fraud has occurred and, if so, its nature and extent and to take appropriate steps to prevent a recurrence.
To value businesses and share in private companies for purposes such as purchase, sale, or wealth tax.

If you have situations of this nature, that require investigation, you would require us to handle the task as an independent professional to establish the facts fairly and clearly for the benefit of those who have to make informed and far-seeing decisions.

Pension schemes

You need specialist advice from your actuary or agents of insurance company before launching or amending a provident fund or pension scheme in your business. Before you make a final decision, you will need to consult us since later, you would well need assistance in managing the scheme or obtaining tax reliefs.