Key things investors look for are that the social enterprise has a track record of surpluses, has confirmed future income streams and revenues, has a solid business plan.
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CICs and business rates
The Government have just announced a review of Business Rates. We know from talking to many of our CIC clients that business rates are a significant issue for many CICs.
Read morePensions Auto Enrolment – what you need to know
The law on workplace pensions has changed. Every employer with at least one member of staff now has new duties, including putting those who meet certain criteria into a workplace pension scheme and contributing towards it.
Read moreCharities: have you chosen which SORP to follow?
The Charity Commission has published two new SORPs, which take effect for financial years beginning 1 January 2015, and issued two worked examples.
Read moreSocial Value Checklist
We are pleased to confirm that we have now developed a Social Value Checklist to support you to include details of your social performance within your financial accounts.
Read moreBusiness Templates CD
Do you need to put policies in place for your organisation? Or create or update your business plan and financial projections? If so, our templates will benefit you.
Read moreNew VAT rules in supply of digital services
From 1 January 2015, the rules on EU VAT charges for digital sales to consumers, covering anything from ebooks to music and video games, online library services and newspaper websites, will fall under the new regulations.
Read morePlanning your year ahead
It is important to plan ahead for your personal and business objectives; Just like planning a holiday! This article will discuss a few areas to consider whilst undertaking this exercise.
Read moreHMRC’s accountability for Christmas parties
As an employer providing social functions and parties for your employees you may have certain National Insurance and reporting obligations with HMRC.
Read moreTax treatment of grants
We are frequently asked about the tax implications of grants and donations. Check with us as to the status for VAT of your grants, as getting it wrong can be costly.
Read moreCharity Commission News: Are all your trustees accountable?
Charities are set up for a variety of reasons, and founders have the motivation and vision that drives it forward. Sometimes however, founders have difficulty leaving the ‘driving seat’.
Read moreThe revamped Harris Accountancy newsletter
Subscribers to our monthly newsletter will notice a change to the format of the emails you receive. We hope that you find the new options and layout of our newsletter more user-friendly.
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