Blog24th Oct 2018
The disposal of a business should always be driven by the commercial objectives of the buyer and the seller and tax planning should not distract from this. However, for most business owners, the sale of a business is a…
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In my previous blog, I considered the implications of an overdrawn director’s loan balance in a company with cash flow struggles.
View moreBlog19th Oct 2018
Buy and build strategies are common in private equity circles and with large trade players where an initial cornerstone investment is made in a platform business with a well-placed management team and corporate infrastructure from which growth is sought…
View moreBlog19th Oct 2018
Last week AAB hosted two successful events ‘Cloud Accounting – Why Should I Care’. Our guest speakers gave insights into the difference the adoption of cloud-based software can make to a business.
View moreBlog17th Oct 2018
Do you know that the funds you build up through your Apprenticeship Levy Payments expire after 24 months?
View moreBlog15th Oct 2018
I have been reflecting on the range of excellent conversation that took place during the recent International Week. Of particular interest was Scotland’s position as a leading destination for inward investment.
View moreBlog12th Oct 2018
Everyone is suddenly talking about Making Tax Digital for VAT (“MTD”), but many rural businesses may not be fully aware of what it means or how it will impact them, let alone what they might have to do to ensure…
View moreBlog11th Oct 2018
AAB are proud to be sponsoring the Scotland Food & Drink Leadership Dinner series in partnership with Morisons LLP and Livingston James. There are seven events being held across Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Shetlands, Edinburgh, Oban and Ayr which provide a…
View moreBlog11th Oct 2018
The current trading environment is presenting attractive opportunities for a number of businesses to grow through acquisition. We commonly find that some acquirers have a cavalier attitude to risk and overlook the value that can be realised during the…
View moreBlog10th Oct 2018
The deadline for responding to HMRC’s consultation document on extending the off-payroll rules to the private sector has expired. We are all now eagerly awaiting their report on the responses given and the subsequent details of the chosen approach. AAB…
View moreBlog9th Oct 2018
With the price of oil hitting a near four-year high, the North Sea has an exciting and prosperous outlook for 2019 and beyond with an increase in activity expected in the oil and gas sector. In Norway alone, Equinor are…
View moreBlog9th Oct 2018
The world of “The Cloud” can be a daunting place however, it is way the world is going and more so in the world of cloud accounting. There are many benefits of the cloud and cloud accounting including improved…
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