Strength in Numbers January 2019

The New Year edition of our newsletter Strength in Numbers is now available to download. Featuring articles on VAT, Tax, Insurance, Corporate Recovery and Insolvency, Payroll and more...

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With over 130 years’ experience, you can trust that our team of financial experts will provide a solution to dramatically reduce the constraints holding your business back.

About us

MC Vanguard Corporate Finance

Our team of corporate finance specialists work alongside our many clients to help them achieve their personal and business objectives. From selling your business and succession planning, to MBOs/MBIs, Mergers, Acquisitions and Raising Finance.

MC Vanguard

MC Wealth Management

Our dedicated wealth management team are part of our complete financial solution for businesses and individuals. Services range from the private pension and investment management, to company pension schemes, particularly important with the new Auto Enrolment regulations.

Pensions & Investments

MC Insurance Solutions

We take pride in our local and personal approach to busness relationships. As members of a national insurance broker network we have access to the widest range of commercial insurers and products, meaning we can cater to all of our insurance clients requirements, however exacting they may be.

MC Insurance Solutions

Audit & Assurance

Audit and accounts are the heart of our business We always take a hands-on approach to helping directors or business owners fulfil their responsibilities to prepare and submit accounts. For larger clients, we have a dedicated audit department who will positively enhance your business whilst satisfying an often time-consuming statutory need.

Audit & Assurance

Auto Enrolment Services

The Workplace Pensions Reforms make it a legal requirement for all employers to automatically enrol their employees into a qualifying workplace pension scheme.

Auto-Enrolment Services

Corporate Recovery & Insolvency

Whether you are an individual, limited company, partnership or sole trader we are here to offer advice and more importantly solutions to help you regain control of your finances or your business. We look at specific circumstances and recommend swift and effective action

Corporate Recovery & Insolvency

More than just your accountants...

Mitchell Charlesworth, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, offer a locally based, complete financial solution for businesses and individuals in Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and Widnes. Our large portfolio of services are based on partner-led, personal relationships which ultimately will give you and your company peace of mind and greater profitability.

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Our Specialist Sectors

Our experts have the business experience and technical know-how to deliver sector-focused advice across the broadest spectrum of industries and activities. Our forward-thinking team are constantly developing fresh areas of expertise and we are always ready to expand our activities into different sectors. We regularly assist organisations of every size and shape, from medical practices and law firms to high technology manufacturing businesses, registered social landlords, hotel and leisure, the motor industry and those involved in the agricultural sector.

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As part of our #charity newsletter, we consider what more charities can do to protect themselves from insider #fraud. Read on here https://t.co/60CtS6vm69 #risk #charities https://t.co/xTjm2BWvcK

Being too short to reach the postbox is no excuse for filing your #taxreturn late. And who knew you couldn't claim expenses for a 55" TV & sound bar to help price jobs? #HMRC publish a list of wacky excuses & weird expenses ahead of 31st January deadline https://t.co/PMTsYnJJVh

#HMRC update VAT Notice 700/22: Making Tax Digital for VAT to clarify start dates and soft landing periods for a small amount of deferred businesses: https://t.co/qajbReaIpr #MTDfV

What #insurance cover does your business need? Check out our article which will assist you in conducting a #business #insurance review https://t.co/08kwliCd7Q #businessinsurance https://t.co/yXhaUrfMmU

#Charity Update: Changes to the Charity SORP (#FRS102). Our #charity team provide a summary of the changes here https://t.co/g8MrVz1nV7 https://t.co/LVPppWPoBP

Our #payroll team have issued a reminder for #employers in relation to #itemisedpayslips. For further information please visit https://t.co/7UfSwprIEC #paymentofwagesact #payslips #wages https://t.co/6MF9uaTEMs

As part of our latest #charity #newsletter, our VAT Partner, Alison Birch, takes a look at #VAT and the supply of temporary staff following the Court of Appeal's decision to dismiss Adecco's #appeal. Read the full article here https://t.co/08NoCK5RBj https://t.co/GosA0jrBLx

Our VAT Partner, Alison Birch, takes a look at #construction projects and #VAT and discusses when zero-rating applies. Read the full article here https://t.co/HzIfbRJvmQ #property #VAT #zerorating https://t.co/F17dTWNSbj

Making Tax Digital comes into force in less than 3 months leaving limited time to prepare for the changes. Watch our webinar which addresses the main queries and concerns businesses have about the new way in which to administer their VAT from 1 April 2019: https://t.co/OCRg3ukG8A https://t.co/LMadmzRuwX

RBS Incentivised Switching Scheme launches 25 Feb 2019. Eligible business customers can select offers from participating banks better than those normally available, in return for switching their account over to them. Read more: https://t.co/bssbpkXXHX #businessbankingswitch https://t.co/TYCBIKIlQa

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