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    Accountant name required for a screening

    I've been contracting through an LTD from a number of years and now I'm moving to a Fixed Term Contract directly with the employer. As a part of the screening process I've been asked to provide the name and contact details of my accountant. Does anyone know what they'll ask the accountant? How...
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    What do you look for when choosing an Accountant?

    Hi all, as busy professionals I am wondering what is important to you when choosing an Accountant. Do you prefer use a specialist contractor accountancy firm or a general accountancy firm? Is personal service important to you? Or do you make your choice based on cost? Thanks.
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    Childcare - an allowable/valid limited company expense?

    Background - I am new to IT Contracting and have just set-up a new limited company Quick question - I have three children under the age of 6 years old so my childcare costs per month are high! As the sole employee/director of my small limited company can I claim some/all of this as an expense...
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    Accountant for company doing very little work?

    My contractor limited is going to have a very quiet 2016/17 I think, as I focus on other things. I'd like to keep the company in existence, but it won't do much. What would anyone recommend regarding accountants for this situation? I don't want to pay 1000 + VAT for the year to one of the big...
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    Accountant Recommendation

    Hi all, I am new to contracting in the UK and am looking for an accountant to help me the administrative hurdle. So far i found: SJD Brookson Walker Smith Global Advance Does anyone have experience with any of those or can you recommend one?
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    Does your industry matter when choosing an accountant?

    Hi, Completely new to contracting, just been offered first contract and trying to choose an accountant. Danbro was recommended by the recruiter and I have had a chat with them which was very helpful to get an idea of umbrella vs limited and what my take-home would be for the various options...
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    New company formation - a couple of questions

    I'm about to set up a new company. I've read around this forum and decided that InTouch looks like the best bet to provide accountancy services. A couple of questions follow - the best answer gets my referral if you'd like it (which will probably be on Wednesday 8th April). I'll be a...
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    Tax advisor/ accountant recommendations specialised in contracting in Belgium.

    Hi, Wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a tax advisor or accountant specialises in dealing with contracts in Belgium? I am new, but did try the search function - and have read the long and informative post on contracting in Belgium. thanks in advance - any personal exerience of...
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    Normal Accountant Duties

    Hi All, I recently started up and limited company and have been contracting through it. However, I am having trouble identifying what my accountant should be handling and what I should be handling myself. Are the following considered normal accounting duties or am I asking too much? 1. Fill...
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    When should I start to work with an accountant?

    As an IT contractor, does it make sense to wait until to find a contract job(couple of months) or it's better to start working as soon as I finish company formation process?
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    Accountant Selection Advice

    Hi I am looking for a good accountant in London to do my accounts of my LTD company. Searching the web I found a company called Forbes Young. They seem to have offices all over the country not just in London but I cant seem to find many reviews about them? Does anyone know anything about them...
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    Limited Company -Cancelling Accountant's Services - Do It Yourself

    I run a limited company as the sole Director I am thinking of cancelling the services of my accountant and doing my company's tax, VAT/PAYE, Salary and dividends all myself. What information do I need to ask my current accountant? Is there a list of items that I need to ask my current...
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    accountant no filed corporation tax

    I am having trouble getting hold of my accountant, the HMRC say he hasn't filed my companies accounts for three years and have given me a massive estimated tax bill and companies house are threatening to prosecute me if my accounts are not filed. Can anyone help? How do I get him to do the job...
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    Good Accountant who provides address to setup a company

    Hi All, Sorry if the question has been asked before in this forum. I am looking for a good accountant who is able to provide service of giving UK address for me to setup a company. Thank you for your attention in this post and look forward to reading good replies. Regards, TD
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    Newbie about the Jump Permidom... do i go InTouch or NixonWilliams?

    Greetings All, Just for clarity, Im not jumping, i'm being pushed out as lots of our jobs are being off shored. I have 3 weeks, to form a company and secure my first IT contract (Been in IT for about 10 years... all permy) After reading the various first timer guides, I plan to choose and...
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    being charged because I don't want to be 'tax efficient'

    I do all my company accounting online, and get a great service, though there are some manual things I need to ask them to do, because I want to pay myself a higher salary than they recommend. Up to now they've done that for noting, now they want to charge me a monthly fee. It's their new...
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    Accountant Letter of Engagement does not reflect the information I was given earlier

    Hi All, I'm about to switch accountants. They sent me their Letter of Engagement and I feel it does not reflect what I learn from them on the phone, on their website and in their brochures. First of all, I was given a PDF brochure about their plans and I decided to sign up for their gold plan...
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    Recommend Accountancy Firm?

    Hi, I'm new to the world of contracting, but will soon be starting my first contract job. I'm looking for an accountancy firm for my limited company (something I will soon be creating). I have a short list which includes SJD and CCA as my current preferred - but also considering InTouch...
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    To use an accountant or do it myself?

    Hi Folks, I started my own company a year ago but i've only just taken on a contract which I start next week. I have sent the forms into HMRC to declare the company active (i had declared it dormant) and i've sent in the forms to register for flat rate VAT. At this point though I'm starting...
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    is my accountant correct about sub contracting work not being claimable?

    I have an ir35 contract which id like to sub contract some smaller pieces of work out when it gets busy. I asked my accountant if this was a claimable expense and they said if I was to pay someone to do some of my work, then it would be a non qualifying expense and would come out of the 5%...

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