Saturday CPD Conference Two

VAT SCHEMES

Key Features
• review of the more common schemes available and a look at the issues and problems arising from their implementation
• application of special schemes including opportunities and common pitfalls
• a range of schemes including retail, second-hand traders and antique dealers, cars including second-hand, tour operators, special flat-rate schemes, and cash and annual accounting schemes.

INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS

Key Features
• making a commercial contract
• traps for unwary salespeople
• key clauses
• implied terms
• execution of documents
• the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
• the effect of breach.

FINANCE BILL/ACT 2009

Key Features
• personal tax changes
• business tax
• corporation tax refresher
• capital gains tax changes
• inheritance tax update
• stamp duty land tax
• planning opportunities
• general overview.

INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING

Key Features
• maximising the use of exemptions and reliefs
• maximising the use of BPR and APR
• excepted estates and non-excepted estates
• tax-efficient wills
• lifetime giving and practical consequences
• post-death variations.