http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/ Follow the link to read the entire article Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/images/logo.jpg http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/ HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that it will extend the deadline for filing self assessment tax returns until February 2nd as some of its staff plan to strike on 31st January, deadline day. The announcement also means interest will not be charged on tax due until February 2nd. The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCSU) has announced that it will strike over contracts being given to private sector companies. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=224 2012-01-27 2012-01-27 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) The message to self-assessment filers from HRMC has always been 'file your tax on time'. Now, according to recent newspaper reports, the Government agency has upped the ante and may offer a £100,000 prize for sticking to deadlines under current proposals. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=223 2012-01-23 2012-01-23 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) While 2012 might be a ‘jubilee’ year for the reigning monarch, Leydon Lettings () is celebrating its own jubilee having racked up 25 years of letting student accommodation in Canterbury. The business – which began life in 1987 – is dedicated to renting student houses and has developed a strong reputation for modern thinking and high standards during quarter of a century of trading. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=222 2012-01-12 2012-01-12 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) There’s an old American proverb that ‘the best things in life are free’: this is true to a point. But when it comes to giving free advice, all professionals need to be wary – give the wrong advice and you could open yourself up to legal action, no matter what spirit the advice was given in. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=221 2012-01-09 2012-01-09 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Fashion houses are the latest targets of an HM Revenue & Customs campaign aimed at ending the exploitation of interns. HMRC has already written to a number of fashion houses and designer labels warning them about non-payment of the National Minimum Wage. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=220 2012-01-03 2012-01-03 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) VAT rule-breakers have until 31 December to complete the VAT registration process under a time-limited HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) campaign. In July this year, HMRC launched its VAT Initiative in which rule-breakers were offered a special plan to put right their tax affairs. The chance to participate, and be guaranteed the conditions contained in the plan, ended on 30 September. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=219 2011-12-05 2011-12-05 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Among the doom and gloom of economic forecasts, a series of measures aimed at helping UK businesses and the wider economy were announced by Chancellor George Osborne in his Autumn Statement. The biggest new policy is a £40bn "credit easing" scheme to make it simpler to underwrite bank loans to small firms. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=218 2011-12-01 2011-12-01 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Offshore tax cheats beware: HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a new specialist unit to target individuals who hide money in overseas accounts. The Offshore Co-Ordination Unit (OCU) combines offshore analysts, technical tax experts and experienced investigators, who will oversee and co-ordinate HMRC’s compliance work to identify and pursue those who hide income and capital in offshore accounts to avoid UK tax and duties. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=217 2011-11-25 2011-11-25 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) The majority of people are aware that should a company provide an employee with a company car, there will be tax implications for both the employee and the employer. This gives rise to a common question both from owner managers asking about a car for their use and for the use of their employees; should the company purchase the car or should the user of car purchase it personally and receive a salary uplift to cover the costs associated with owning and running that car? http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=216 2011-11-15 2011-11-15 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Email fraudsters are continuing to masquerade as official HM Revenue & Customs soucres in a bid to steal sensitive financial data. Reports of fraudulent “phishing” emails have risen by 300 per cent over the past year, HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed. The latest emails, headed ‘Tax Refund Notification’, promise tax refunds, sound and look genuine, and are particularly convincing given that it’s tax return submission season. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=215 2011-11-04 2011-11-04 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is cracking down on wealthy tax cheats with overseas property. A new 200-strong team of investigators and specialists has already started work, bringing together experts from across the department who will use new and innovative risk assessment techniques to identify areas where wealthy individuals are avoiding and evading taxes and duties. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=214 2011-11-01 2011-11-01 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) We have previously covered HM Revenue & Customs’ Late Payment Penalty regime for PAYE. However, at the time, it was unclear how these payments would be calculated. Some of these penalty notices are now coming through the door, so this Bulletin is a timely reminder of what you might have to pay – and when. The late payment penalties apply to all employers and contractors - whether you employ one or several hundred employees or subcontractors and apply to PAYE due from 6 April 2010. It is the penalties for the 2010-11 tax year that are being delivered now. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=213 2011-10-26 2011-10-26 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) The UK tax authority is targeting 6,000 UK-based Swiss bank account holders who may not have declared all their income and gains. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is acting on information received last year under a tax treaty. This revealed that more than 6,000 individuals, companies, trusts and other bodies held accounts and investments with HSBC Geneva. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=212 2011-10-18 2011-10-18 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) The Government is cracking down on private tutors and coaches who have undeclared tax liabilities. The Tax Catch up Plan (TCP) is for people providing private lessons, regardless of whether they have a teaching qualification. It is aimed at those who profit from tuition and coaching, as a main or secondary income, on which the correct tax has not been paid because they have not told HMRC about it. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=211 2011-10-10 2011-10-10 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) The Government is scaling back a little-known scheme that allows the VAT element for repairs to listed church buildings and other places of worship to be reclaimed. Having indicated that the scheme might be removed altogether, the Government has since announced that the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme (LPWGS) – an essential source of funds for many parishes – will continue, with some £48million allocated to it over a four-year period (2011-2015). http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=210 2011-09-28 2011-09-28 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding individuals and businesses about new Self Assessment penalties for late returns and late payments, which come into effect this autumn. The changes will affect Self Assessment returns for 2010/11, and all future financial years. Just over 10m Self Assessment returns/notices to file have been sent out by HMRC for the 2010/11 tax year. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=209 2011-09-20 2011-09-20 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) A group of influential economists have called upon Chancellor George Osborne to cut the 50p top rate of tax.In a letter to the Financial Times, the economists said they were "concerned the 50p income tax rate is doing lasting damage to the UK economy". The rate makes the UK "less competitive internationally and...less attractive as a destination for both foreign investment and talented workers". http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=208 2011-09-08 2011-09-08 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) A landmark agreement has been reached between UK tax authorities and the Swiss government and banks that could see £5bn a year being handed to HMRC by the Swiss authorities. For years, UK taxpayers have sought to evade UK tax on funds and investments held in Swiss accounts, benefiting from the anonymity and protection offered by Swiss banking laws as well as the fact that no Swiss tax is paid either. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=207 2011-08-30 2011-08-30 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) HMRC is highlighting the pitfalls of new tax avoidance schemes that seek to avoid Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs). The schemes are being advertised to contractors, highly paid employees and those using recruitment agencies. It is claimed they get around new disguised remuneration rules. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=206 2011-08-25 2011-08-25 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Five plumbers have been arrested and around 600 are under civil investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for failing to pay the right amount of tax. The arrests and investigations have taken place during a campaign targeting plumbers which invited them to put their tax affairs in order. Some of those involved owe up to £150,000. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=205 2011-08-20 2011-08-20 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Payments made under the Equitable Life Payment Scheme (ELPA) are to be free of tax and disregarded for tax credits purposes. HM Revenue & Customs Brief 26/11 explains how the scheme will work and the tax and tax credit effects, including reporting requirements. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=204 2011-08-04 2011-08-04 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) “You can run, but you can’t hide.” This is the clear message from HM Revenue & Customs, which continues to up the ante in its fight to bring tax avoiders to justice - and bolster the Government’s coffers. Alongside a host of new campaigns over the next year targeting VAT defaulters, private tutors, tradespeople and e-marketplaces, HMRC says it will use cutting-edge tools such as ‘web robot’ software to search the internet and find targeted information about specified people and companies. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=202 2011-07-31 2011-07-31 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) A new consultation document could see tax fraudsters avoid criminal investigations – providing they come clean about their actions. Taxpayers suspected of fraud by HM Revenue & Customs will be able to sign a contract to disclose the fraud in return for immunity from prosecution. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=201 2011-07-28 2011-07-28 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Tax-dodging fast food restaurants in London can expect a visit from the taxman. That was the message from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which has set up a new taskforce to tackle the issue. HMRC said it had identified a problem with some fast food outlets deliberately falsifying their records and mis-declaring their true sales levels in order to avoid paying the correct taxes. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=200 2011-07-14 2011-07-14 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) More than 40,000 small businesses and individuals that have failed to register to pay VAT are being targeted in an HM Revenue & Customs crackdown. The taxman is sending letters to individuals and companies it believes meet the VAT threshold, but that so far have not registered to pay VAT. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=199 2011-07-08 2011-07-08 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) HM Revenue and Customs says overseas Olympic competitors will benefit from tax exemption from money earned throughout next summer. HMRC said that "any bonus or payment from an existing endorsement contract that is specifically related to the Games" will be exempt. Usually, a non-resident sportsman will be liable for income tax on payments directly related to performance, sponsorship, endorsement or television appearances when they perform in the UK. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=198 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is alerting taxpayers to a surge of fake ‘phishing’ emails sent out by fraudsters in the run-up to the tax credits renewal deadline. The email informs the recipient they are due a tax rebate, and provides a click-through link to a cloned replica of the HMRC website. The scam email often begins with a sentence such as ‘we have reviewed your tax return and our calculations of your last years accounts a tax refund of XXXX is due.’ http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=197 2011-06-27 2011-06-27 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) While Burgess Hodgson’s reputation in the business community is well-known, a growing area for the practice is its charity clients. One such recent addition to the firm’s client portfolio is the Aylesham Neighbourhood Project, a community-based local charity that provides a range of children’s and young people services, as well family support services. The charity runs a children’s centre; has a family learning project; a family support team; and a community café. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=196 2011-06-23 2011-06-23 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) The Government is looking to simplify the rules that determine tax residence for individuals. Unveiling two new consultation documents – the second of which deals with the reform of the taxation of non-domiciled individuals – the Government admitted that the rules that determine tax residence for individuals are complicated and unclear. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=195 2011-06-21 2011-06-21 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) This year, the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) celebrates its silver jubilee, having been formed 25 years ago when its two predecessors, The Association of Dispensing Opticians and the Faculty of Dispensing Opticians, were merged following the Health and Social Security Act of 1984. Since then, ABDO has grown rapidly and the Association currently represents over 5,300 qualified dispensing opticians in the United Kingdom (around 95 per cent), in addition it has over 1,700 student and 600 Associate members as well as around 700 members overseas. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=194 2011-06-13 2011-06-13 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) A registration process for tax agents could be in place by 2015 according to new proposals by HM Revenue & Customs. The consultation to establish the future of the relationship between tax agents and HMRC opened on May 31 and will run until September 16. There are two main proposals: agent "self serve", an enrolment process that will allow agents to submit information on behalf of their clients more efficiently; and “agent engagement” whereby processes will be rolled out to help HMRC... http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=193 2011-06-06 2011-06-06 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Most people are aware that a Capital Gains Tax relief exists to exempt a gain made on their Principal Private Residence (PPR), subject to certain exceptions. This is straightforward if you have lived in the property for the full length of ownership. But what if there have been periods of absence or you own a number of different properties? Some periods of absence can occur without losing relief, provided that you occupy the property before and after the absence http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=192 2011-05-24 2011-05-24 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Colin Slater is a modest man. Quiet, earnest and unassuming, he goes about his work at Canterbury-based chartered accountants Burgess Hodgson diligently and effectively. But, talk to him about Equitable Life, and his whole demeanour changes. Hell hath no fury like an accountant scorned. Like many accountants advised to invest their own pension monies in the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and who subsequently recommended that their clients do likewise, Colin believed he was putting his money in safe hands. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=203 2011-05-20 2011-05-20 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) London restaurants will be the first to face the heat of a new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) investigation into the tax affairs of restaurant businesses. It marks the start of an initiative that will begin in the coming weeks and is set to be rolled out nationally, with Scotland and the North West the next likely targets. In total, nine areas of the country will be targeted this year, with more to follow in 2012/13. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=191 2011-05-16 2011-05-16 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) A company set up to deal with leasehold properties (normally a block of flats), where the company owns the freehold and communal areas and deals with the running and maintenance of the building. The leaseholders are usually the shareholders. A maximum of four people can be listed on the freehold, so often this structure is used for situations where there are more than four leaseholders. It is also easier to transfer the shares in the company, rather than transfer the freehold every time a lease changes hands. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=190 2011-05-09 2011-05-09 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) There’s no doubt that Sage 50 Accounts is a great piece of kit for small and medium sized businesses when it comes to bookkeeping and preparing accounts. You can invoice your clients, keep track of who owes you money (and who you owe money), you can reconcile your bank accounts and instantly see whether your business is making a profit. At Burgess Hodgson we recommend Sage 50 Accounts (or Sage Line 50 as it used to be called) to a lot of our clients, particularly those who decide to take on the task of maintaining their company’s books. Here are ten top Sage tips which you may not be aware of and will hopefully save you time (and a call to Sage support!) http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=189 2011-05-01 2011-05-01 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) In a difficult economy, arguably the introduction of the Legal Services Act will provide some businesses with an opportunity to diversify and explore different business and finance models, while individuals and client companies should have the chance to save money by obtaining multiple services from one provider. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=188 2011-04-20 2011-04-20 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) The recent Budget saw a number of changes regarding Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) taking effect from April 2011 and 2012. While there has been an element of relaxation in some areas, for the most part the government seems to have tightened up both the benefits - as well as the ability to qualify. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=187 2011-04-06 2011-04-06 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Burgess Hodgson is reminding companies of important changes to Corporation Tax filing and payment that come into effect this week. From April 1, all Corporation Tax payments will have to be made electronically (including interest on overdue tax and penalties for late filing), while all company tax returns must be filed online for accounting periods ending after 31 March 2010. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=186 2011-03-30 2011-03-30 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) HM Revenue and Custom�s cost-cutting decision to withdraw agents� copies of some self assessment and PAYE notices could leave individuals with a nasty surprise � should they suddenly get hit with a tax bill for underpayment. The notices are being withdrawn to save costs (HMRC is finding itself increasingly squeezed on resources). This is part of a wider review of documents being sent to agents to see if HMRC can reduce the number, improve current forms, and replace or remove some of them. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=185 2011-03-28 2011-03-28 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Chancellor George Osborne delivered the 2011 Budget with a clear message: bring business back to Britain. With a raft of measures to encourage foreign investment - and a number to buoy UK companies - Mr Osborne signalled that "Britain was open for business". Other headlines included the increase in Entrepreneur's Allowance from £5m to £10m, the increase in EIS relief from 20 to 30%, and changes to non-domicile rules, increasing the levy to £50,000 for those in the UK for more than 12 years, but removing the charge on funds brought into the UK for investment. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=184 2011-03-23 2011-03-23 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) “Britain is open for business” was the key message from Chancellor George Osborne, as he revealed a number of measures to help UK companies – as well as encourage international enterprises into the country. Top of the list was the announcement that Corporation Tax will be reduced by 2% from April 2011, rather than 1% as previously intended, and fall by 1% in the next three years, to reach 23%. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=183 2011-03-23 2011-03-23 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) For most of us, the festive season only comes once a year but for Powell Print Limited, it’s Christmas every day. The Dover-based company has established itself as one of the leading publishers of charity Christmas cards, selling millions of cards throughout the UK. As one of Burgess Hodgson’s longest-standing clients, Powell Print has enjoyed a high quality of service over the last 25 years – and remains extremely satisfied with the level of expertise and experience that the firm provides. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=182 2011-03-20 2011-03-20 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) The government has hinted that in next week�s Budget it will close a tax loophole currently costing it �130m in lost revenue and levelling the playing field for high street retailers. Earlier this month, HMV issued its fourth profits warning in six months and warned it is likely to breach key agreements with its banks over the terms of its loans next month. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=181 2011-03-13 2011-03-13 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Dentists, doctors, health professionals and anyone with offshore bank accounts have already been targeted. Now plumbers are the next group to be hit by HM Revenue & Customs’ latest tax disclosure agreement. The plumbers' tax safe plan (PTSF) agreement allows people in the profession and the associated trades to declare their unpaid taxes for the past five years. The penalties will be 10% for careless errors and 20% for deliberate defaulters. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=180 2011-03-01 2011-03-01 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Microsoft founder Bill Gates is one of the world’s richest men. Why? One of the answers is ‘versions’. By constantly updating, tweaking and revising applications, software giants like Microsoft, and, in the financial world, Sage, are able to turn tidy profits: in the first half of 2010, for example, Sage reported pre-tax profits of £177.5m – an increase of 11%. Sage’s Line 50 system is now into its 17th incarnation. This is not a problem in itself, but the fact that the financial software giant only supports four years’ worth of versions and updates means that, from April 1st, anything from v13 or before will become obsolete. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=179 2011-02-18 2011-02-18 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) With a growing number of clients from the farming sector, Burgess Hodgson recently produced a 12-page colour publication on a number of tax, financial and business issues that could be affecting farmers today. Covering issues such as succession planning, tax rules over furnished holiday lets, contract farming arrangements and diversification, the publication is an essential read for anyone involved with - or who has interests in - the farming sector. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=178 2011-02-08 2011-02-08 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Burgess Hodgson has improved its performance from last year in the prestigious Best Companies Accreditation by gaining a One Star Accreditation Recognised as the ‘Michelin stars’ of the business world, the award recognises the levels that Burgess Hodgson has gone to motivate and engage staff in what has been another difficult year for the economy. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=177 2011-02-03 2011-02-03 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) Governance is a term often used, but perhaps not widely understood. In essence, it’s about ensuring that your organisation runs effectively and follows good practice. The private and public sectors have their own governance codes; there is also a code for the Voluntary and Community Sector, including charities. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=176 2011-02-01 2011-02-01 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk) As part of its work to raise its online profile, Burgess Hodgson has introduced a new ‘twitter’ feed where it plans to post both practice and industry news. So far, the page has been used to post links to the firm’s main website, links to other news stories, details of upcoming networking events and reminders about pending filing deadlines. http://www.burgesshodgson.co.uk/news-details.asp?ArticleID=175 2011-01-29 2011-01-29 News Burgess Hodgson Burgess Hodgson (mailto:info@burgesshodgson.co.uk)