News for large corporates - Spring 2010

Welcome to our latest edition in a series of briefings for large corporates.

At Baker Tilly we want to keep you informed with the latest changes in legislation, ethical standards and financial regulations which could affect your business.

IFRS for SMEs
The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) has issued its proposals for the future reporting requirements for UK and Irish entities.

Are you fit for purpose?
The final provisions of the Companies Act 2006 came into force on 1 October 2009. These relate to a range of issues including directors’ duties, Articles of Association and directors’ service addresses for privacy.

Incentivising your top earner
With the top rate of tax rising to 50% in April 2010 and the anticipated rise in the National Insurance (NI) rates, employers are looking for alternative ways to incentivise their highest earning employees in a more tax/NI efficient way.

Sector Outlook 2010
The hi-tech industries, which generate 10% of UK GDP and 15% of UK trade, have been hit hard by the recession.

Corporate Finance trends and the future
Many in the City have done well during 2009 on the back of large corporate takeovers or companies restructuring their balance sheets through rights issues and other secondary offerings, some with a view to acquisitions.

Revas - an introduction to outsourcing
In the first of a series of articles from our online service Revas, we provide an introduction to online outsourcing.