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Dec 18 2019

Celebrating the ‘Accountancy Age: 35 under 35 2019’ announcement

Categories: People

We are excited to announce that Robert Young, Principal Manager in our Forfar office, has been named in the Accountancy Age ’35 Under 35 2019′ list. We are delighted that Robert’s hard work has been recognised within the prestigious rankings that showcase the industry’s rising talent, and features professionals from across the UK who have more

Dec 18 2019

Farming Scotland Conference 2020 – ‘People. Product. Knowledge.’

Categories: Agriculture

We are delighted to confirm that the seventeenth annual Farming Scotland Conference will take place at Carnoustie Golf Hotel, Angus, on Thursday, 13 February 2020. The half day conference is once again sponsored and organised by EQ Chartered Accountants, Bell Ingram, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Thorntons Solicitors, and aims to bring together individuals from more

Dec 17 2019

A Perfect Pairing – Working with Kitchin Group

Categories: Food & Drink

Guests are always looking for that perfect experience and restaurants are under pressure to go above and beyond to meet customers’ expectations. Firmly established as one of Scotland’s most successful and recognisable restaurant groups, Kitchin Group, based in Edinburgh is home to Tom Kitchin and his family. Awarded as Restaurateur of the Year at the more

Dec 12 2019

Selling your veterinary practice

Categories: Healthcare

With the valuation of veterinary practices soaring in recent years, selling your practice can be an extremely attractive option to some owners. However, along with the rapidly changing taxation regime, the sale process is far more complex than ever before. It is unlikely that selling your veterinary practice will be a decision that is made more

Dec 11 2019

Supporting our clients with the growth of their business

Categories: EQ AccountingFood & Drink

As a client’s business portfolio grows, so do the challenges and opportunities, therefore, it is important to have a trusted team of advisors, providing professional and trusted support allowing the business to not only function, but succeed and thrive. That was certainly the case for Brett Lawrence, owner of the award-winning Rocca Deli in St more

Dec 6 2019

Gift Aid – are you maximising claims on fundraising activities?

Categories: Charities

Charities need to know whether or not Gift Aid can be claimed on donations received from fundraising events to ensure that they maximise their income and to avoid making claims on any ineligible donations. Whilst there is a need for charities to understand Gift Aid requirements, such as receiving a valid declaration, this article will more

Dec 3 2019

Can VAT help to boost your profits?

Categories: LeisureTaxation

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme allows some smaller businesses to benefit from paying a lower rate of VAT to HMRC. The scheme is often used by contractor type businesses, but is less widely used in the leisure sector. Instead of declaring the standard 20% on sales, you pay a lower percentage to HMRC that varies more