HMRC Fake E-Mail Warning

HMRC is warning taxpayers against a spate of fake e-mails in the run up to the 31st January self assessment deadline, which promise a tax rebate to the recipient. These “phishing” e-mails contain a link to a clone of HMRC’s website where the recipient is asked to

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New Bribery Laws

New legislation came into force last year to overhaul and modernise bribery laws dating back to 1889. Businesses are advised to review their position and take necessary action now to avoid prosecution… Effective from 1 July 2011, the Bribery Act aims to combat bribery in the UK

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Online VAT Return Rules Change

Changes will come into force this year regarding the submission and payment of VAT returns which may affect businesses not already registered online… Since April 2010, businesses have been required to submit VAT returns online and pay any VAT due electronically if either of the following applies:

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Merry Christmas from Champion!

With best wishes of the season to all clients, friends and associates of Champion Accountants. Our offices will close on 4.00pm on Friday 21st December and re-open at 9.00am on Wednesday 2nd January 2013.

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Legal Services Act Seminar – Liverpool

Thursday 2nd FebruaryThe Foresight Centre, University of Liverpool, 1 Brownlow Street, L39 6GL8.15am – 10.00am Itinerary Arrival, Networking and Breakfast 8.15am – 8.35amPresentation 8.35am – 9.35amNetworking and Refreshments 9.35am to 10.00am Content Impact and Opportunities Arising for the Legal Profession For anyone involved in the UK legal profession, the Legal Services

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Champion Deal for Inspired

Champion Accountants client Inspired Energy Solutions, the Kirkham-based provider of energy purchasing and energy consultancy services, has become the first North West business this year to float on the stock market. Founded by Janet Thornton in 2002, Inspired Energy optimises energy procurement strategies to enable corporate clients

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Mobile Commerce Seminar

Living in the Digital World Wednesday 8th February Best Western Fir Grove Hotel, Knutsford Old Road, Warrington, WA4 2LD 8.00am – 9.45am Arrival, Networking and Breakfast    8.00am – 8.20am Presentation    8.20am – 9.20am Networking and Refreshments    9.20am to 9.45am To help businesses to understand the opportunities and implications existing in the

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Legal Services Act Seminar

For anyone involved in the UK legal profession, the Legal Services Act has undoubtedly established a new regulatory and commercial landscape, bringing with it additional turbulence to an already volatile market. Impact and Opportunities Arising for the Legal Profession Wednesday 23rd NovemberPreston Marriott Hotel, Garstang Road, Broughton,

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New Addition at Preston

A warm welcome to JONATHAN ROBINSON who joins our Preston Accountants office as Audit & Accounts Trainee. The 23 year old has recently achieved a degree in History and Politics from Liverpool University. During his time as a student, as well as doing some bar work, Jonathan

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Advisory Fuel Rates Update

HMRC has changed the frequency at which it will review rate per mile figures for company cars, from twice per year to four times per year. Now, any changes implemented will take effect once per quarter on 1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 December. In

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