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Peter Courtney
Tax Director and Head of International Tax
24 June 2019
An audience with Peter CourtneyThe Edinburgh International Film Festival is now in full flow, with stars from all over the world descending on Scotland’s capital to celebrate the very best of global cinema - and while the world of tax may seem a million miles from the world of film, our Head of International Tax, Peter Courtney, certainly knows a thing or two about going global. We chat to Peter about the challenges and opportunities facing businesses at the moment, how the International Tax team can help and the career path he might have taken had he not found a passion for tax…
Nigel Roberts
VAT Director and Head of VAT & Duty
20 June 2019
Major VAT changes in the construction industry – is your business ready?From 1 October 2019 significant changes are being introduced to the VAT treatment of supplies in the construction industry. A domestic “reverse charge” rule is being introduced and for many businesses this may result in a reduced level of cashflow. Understanding how this might impact your business now will allow you to prepare for the changes.
Alexandra Docherty
Tax Partner
19 June 2019
In the frame: Alex DochertyThe 73rd edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival officially launches today, and as sponsors of the In Person strand of the festival, we can’t wait to hear from the sharp minds at the forefront of filmmaking as they discuss their experiences in the industry and what they love most about cinema. In fitting with the theme, we sat down with one of our own sharp minds, Tax Partner Alex Docherty, to chat about her favourite Hollywood classics and her top pick from this year’s festival line-up.
Ewen Fleming
Partner - Financial Services Advisory
18 June 2019
From every high street corner to the tip of your finger - what’s next for the UK bank branch?What does the future hold for the humble bank branch? With more & more branches being closed, is there a need for a physical branch in the age of FinTech? Available as a downloadable white paper, Ewen explores what has led to the demise of bank branches, whilst picking apart the paradoxes of this in the context of the rise in digital banking technology and understanding customer needs.
Nigel Roberts
VAT Director and Head of VAT & Duty
14 June 2019
HMRC announce immediate change in the VAT treatment of Renewable Energy CertificatesHMRC have announced an immediate change in the VAT treatment of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These changes take effect from 14 June 2019 and any UK VAT registered business which buys or sells RECs is likely to be affected.
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