16th June 2016

Buy-to-let landlords – Time for smart planning, not a siege mentality

Media coverage of the recent tax changes affecting buy-to-let landlords has talked breathlessly of the Exchequer “declaring war” on the estimated two million people who…

27th May 2016

Journey to the East – Setting up operations in China

China’s progress over the past few decades has transformed the economic might of hundreds of millions of Chinese households.

27th May 2016

Could royalty audits be the golden ticket for business revenue?

Licensing can be a complex process, and misinterpretation or miscalculation can cost businesses alarming sums.In the past, the receipt of royalties was largely confined to…

27th May 2016

No more power without responsibility – Shadow Directors’ duties defined

A gradual tightening of the rules on shadow directors has imposed greater transparency and responsibility on those who influence companies but are not appointed directors.

27th May 2016

New data protection laws turn up the heat on charities

In the midst of several high profile funding disputes, cases of vulnerable individuals being targeted by aggressive cold callers and increasing press criticism of ‘telephone…

27th May 2016

The end of abbreviated accounts

Many small companies choose to place only “abbreviated” accounts on the public record. This option has now been replaced by a new regime which has…

27th May 2016

Buy-to-let limited – should landlords consider a company?

UK landlords are facing a series of radical tax changes which are hitting the buy-to-let market.

27th May 2016

Client interview… Nick Ferrari

Radio presenter and journalist Nick Ferrari talks about his successful career in the media, from door-stopping Princess Di to hobnobbing with the stars.

27th May 2016

Been there done VAT mitigating the costs of VAT errors

It’s a safe bet that whoever coined the phrase ‘you learn from your mistakes’ obviously never received a VAT penalty from HM Revenue & Customs…

27th May 2016

Fisher Performance Improvement: Our new expert consultancy service for SMEs

Fisher Performance Improvement is a service designed to help small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners boost their performance and profitability without the usual financial burden.

26th May 2016

Budget 2016: Carrot or stick choice for tax-avoiding businesses, while BTL investors can be forgiven for being paranoid

Tax and savings were central to the Chancellor’s Budget speech in March.

26th May 2016

UK Plc 101 – A practical guide for foreign companies acting in the UK

The ease of doing business in the UK has played a massive role in attracting large numbers of foreign companies to set up in Britain.

26th May 2016

Cloud accounting and exciting options for our clients

Our back office services team, FisherE@se, provides bookkeeping, management accounts and payroll services.

26th May 2016

With Westminster viewing everything through a Brexit lens, has it lost sight of the economy?

It says a lot about the state of British politics that when a senior cabinet minister resigned in March over the Government’s welfare reforms, his…

26th May 2016

Could Brexit turn Britain into a corporate tax haven?

Might a non-EU UK end up aping the tax havens that sparked so much criticism following the release of the Panama Papers?

20th April 2016

PSC Register – Explanatory note

There is a new requirement which has recently been widely published in which the director of every Company has a new obligation under the Companies…

18th April 2016

Crime debuts celebrated in New Blood event

2016’s outstanding debut crime authors were celebrated in a new event designed to showcase new talent in the genre.

25th March 2015

What is Members Voluntary Liquidation and when to use it

Most people in the business world are familiar with a CVL or Creditors Voluntary Liquidation. It’s usually not good news and has a certain stigma…

11th March 2013

Overpayment of suppliers and poor credit control

Their causes may differ, but both these problems can needlessly cost a charity time and money.

7th November 2012

Charity fixed assets

Most charities have them. They are a vital part of what they do. Yet many charities overlook them.