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Our experts provide their insights on the latest industry developments and share tips on accountancy and business matters.
Graham Alexander
Partner and Head of Corporate Finance
09 November 2020
Selling your business: will we see higher Capital Gains Tax in 2021?Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant uncertainty for many businesses, the Chancellor has already indicated that he will be looking to implement measures to reduce the deficit. With no Autumn budget this year it is anticipated that the budget next year (date yet to be determined, but Spring 2021 is a likelihood) will bring about measures from the Treasury which will look to address the significant levels of public borrowing.
Graham Alexander
Partner and Head of Corporate Finance
18 August 2020
Preparing your business for the new normal – the importance of an operational reviewAt this challenging time for businesses across the globe, it’s more important than ever to find time to stop, take a step back and look at your business properly. Graham Alexander, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance, discusses the importance of carrying out an operational review.
Alan Hamilton
Corporate Finance Director
05 August 2020
Building a resilient business - cash flow and fundingThere are a number of potential liquidity headwinds which many businesses will face in the coming months as Government support initiatives start to unwind. Now is the time for businesses to assess their short to medium-term funding needs, to ensure your business is prepared for months ahead.
Alan Hamilton
Corporate Finance Director
03 April 2020
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and access to other fundingWe’ve put together a summary of the bank’s approach to considering requests to provide additional debt facilities to support customers through the coronavirus crisis.
Susie Walker
Head of Tax and Brexit Team
06 February 2020
Draft Scottish Budget 2020/21: what you need to knowThe Budget sets out the tax and spending plans for the year ahead and these proposals now need votes from opposition parties to pass the measures. The key tax announcements in the Scottish Budget included minimal changes to Scottish income tax bands for 2020/21 and a new charge for LBTT on certain leases that comes into effect from tomorrow (Friday 7 February) - to read more about the LBTT changes read Paul McGonigal’s blog.
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