Essentials - October 2008

October 2008

This edition of our Essentials newsletter covers the latest accounting, tax and legal matters, plus a calendar for finance directors that features key upcoming dates and deadlines.

Contents:

Accounting

• Proposals to revise guidance for directors on going concern
• Securities Exchange Commission proposes roadmap for potential use of IFRS by US issuers

Tax Investigations

• The new penalty regime - error penalties

Indirect Tax

• VAT refund opportunity - are you sitting on a claim?

Human Resources

• Time is running out to join the immigration sponsorship register

Legal

• Capital reductions: a new regime for private limited companies

Finance Directors Calendar