Sep 9 2019 HMRC announce delay to Domestic Reverse Charge VAT for Construction Services Categories: Property & Construction Following on from our previous article regarding the Domestic Reverse Charge VAT (DRC) for Construction Services, HMRC have announced a delay to the implementation for 12 months. The DRC was due to come into force from 1 October 2019, but after meeting with a coalition of construction organisations, led by the Federation of Master Builders more
Sep 6 2019 Our dedicated payroll team are here to support you Categories: EQ AccountingPayroll Operating a successful business can be all consuming, and one element that can be overlooked is Payroll. Managing employees’ pay is a time-consuming task and often considered one of the most complex areas of owning a business. Ensuring that everyone employed is paid on time, receives the correct amount, and has appropriate deductions made, is more
Aug 29 2019 Electric vehicles – what are the benefits? Categories: TaxationTechnology Climate change is high on everyone’s agenda and with transport accounting for a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions, interest in Electric Vehicles (EV) is increasing. We are frequently asked to outline the financial and tax benefits of choosing an EV over a conventional vehicle. In Scotland, there are benefits for individuals, and for businesses, more
Aug 26 2019 Our Cupar office continues to grow in numbers Categories: EQ News From farms, hotels and retailers to charities, we go above and beyond what might be expected from an accountancy practice, not only ensuring our clients comply with stringent financial legislation but achieve their long-term business goals. Last week, our Cupar office was featured in the Fife Free Press, showcasing how far it has grown in more
Aug 21 2019 Are you invested in protecting your business online? Categories: Professions Online Security continues to be a top concern for the modern-day business. The increasing reliance on computers and technology has changed the business world for better, and for worse. Something as simple as an email link can allow hackers into your server and give them full access – you have all probably received the HMRC more
Aug 20 2019 A warm welcome to our newest group of talented trainees! Categories: People We are delighted to welcome our seven new graduates, who recently gathered at our newly expanded Dundee office. The new recruits will be spread across all our offices, with two trainees based in Dundee, Forfar and Glenrothes and one in Cupar. Our ongoing investment in trainees supports our continued growth of almost 95% in just five years, more
Aug 14 2019 Helping bring the 2nd Kirriemuir Scout Group into the digital age Categories: BookkeepingCharitiesTechnology Scouting, or the Scout Movement, is a registered charity which attracts many young people worldwide, including Richard Branson, Barack Obama and David Beckham as previous members. Currently there are 450,000 young people in Scouting, spread across five sections: Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and the Scout Network. Each section has its own balanced programme more
Aug 2 2019 VAT Domestic Reverse Charge – What does it mean for the construction sector? Categories: Property & Construction It’s now less than 2 months before a significant change will affect most businesses in the construction sector. From 1 October 2019, the new Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) for construction services will take effect. HMRC have advised that the changes are designed to combat missing trader VAT fraud in the construction sector. Who will be more