ArticleThe Changing Face Of Revenue RecognitionRevised IASB proposals could affect the way income is recognised, writes Nick Randall.United KingdomAccounting and AuditSmith & Williamson
ArticleThe Changing Shape Of Practice - Annual Law Firm Survey ResultsOur 17th annual survey of the legal sector explores issues and trends affecting law firms and the legal market. This year, 126 of the UK’s top 250 law firms took part, including two-thirds of the top 100, along with half of the UK’s top 10 firms.United KingdomAccounting and AuditSmith & Williamson
ArticleWarning: Danger Ahead? Business FailureIs it possible to prevent business failure by looking out for the warning signs, and being more aware of the causes? United KingdomAccounting and AuditSmith & Williamson
ArticleGovernment Financial Support For SMEsThere are a number of Government-backed loan and grant schemes available to help SMEs access finance.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawSmith & Williamson
ArticleProfessional Practices Survey 2008/09 - Deregulation Of The Legal SectorOne year after the Legal Services Act was introduced, interest in raising external finance continues to grow. Giles Murphy assesses the likely impact on the legal sector.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawSmith & Williamson
ArticleInsurance-Based Income Protection - Insure Your Employees’ Well BeingThere are currently 3.1m people in the UK who have been on benefits for over a year. The Government’s Welfare Reform Act (the Act), which came into effect on 27 October 2008, aims to reduce the number of people claiming state benefits and also increase employment levels, by helping sick and disabled employees back to work. United KingdomEmployment and HRSmith & Williamson
ArticleNew To The Workplace This Autumn - Agency Workers RegulationsIan Luck discusses the arrival of the Agency Workers Regulations and the impact on both employers and agencies.United KingdomEmployment and HRSmith & Williamson
ArticleSalary Sacrifice – Why Wait?Much has been written on the subject of salary sacrifice for pension contributions for a good reason – in most situations, the concept is a 'no brainer'.United KingdomEmployment and HRSmith & Williamson
ArticleEnvironmental Inroads - Biofuels Need To Prove Their WorthWith the start date of the RTFO just around the corner, the environmental impact of biofuels has come under the spotlight.United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesSmith & Williamson
ArticleDraft Finance Bill Implications For The Property IndustryThere are a number of provisions included within the draft Finance Bill 2012 tailored to the property sector.United KingdomFinance and BankingSmith & Williamson
ArticleEquity Capital Markets - Q1 2011 Quarterly UpdateKEY FACTS: Number of companies trading on AIM as at 31 March 2011 – 1,174; Total funds raised on AIM in 3 months to 31 March 2011 – £1,680.2m; Number of companies trading on Main Market as at 31 March 2011 – 1,003; Total funds raised on Main Market in 3 months to 31 March 2011 – £5,372.6m. United KingdomFinance and BankingSmith & Williamson
ArticleEquity Capital Markets - Q2 2011 Quarterly UpdateKEY FACTS: Number of companies trading on AIM as at 30 June 2011 – 1,151; Total funds raised on AIM in 3 months to 30 June 2011 – £1,136.9m; Number of companies trading on Main Market as at 30 June 2011 – 1,413; Total funds raised on Main Market in 3 months to 30 June 2011 – £10,654.6m.United KingdomFinance and BankingSmith & Williamson
ArticleEquity Capital Markets - Q2 2012 Quarterly UpdateSecond quarter 2012 update for equity capital markets.United KingdomFinance and BankingSmith & Williamson
ArticleFinacial Services - Change AfootWe review taxes which have been proposed for the financial services sector following extensive G20 discussions. United KingdomFinance and BankingSmith & Williamson
ArticleSpecialist Investment For High Net Worth WomenMost of us are on our own when it comes to saving for our own future and that of our families. United KingdomFinance and BankingSmith & Williamson
ArticleThe Investee’s View - Q&A: Fergal O’Mullane, 10CMSFergal O'Mullane, co-founder of ecommerce company 10CMS, talks about raising £2.15m in early stage funding.United KingdomFinance and BankingSmith & Williamson
ArticleBudget 2014 – Good News For Pensioners, Savers And EntrepreneursThis year’s Budget was an opening salvo to next year’s general election campaign. United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorSmith & Williamson
ArticleTime To Take Another Look At SustainabilityThe comprehensive Spending Review has brought sustainability back to the forefront of policy agenda.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorSmith & Williamson
ArticleIf The Going’s Still Tough... - Company Voluntary Arrangements As An Alternative To InsolvencyA company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is a formal process which allows a company to agree a compromise with its creditors without having to go through a formal insolvency procedure. United KingdomInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringSmith & Williamson