Posts Tagged ‘Kildare Accountant’
How to control fixed costs
Article by Patrick Sutton, Partner, O’Kelly Sutton, published in The Sunday Business Post 28th January 2018 One of the easiest mistakes any business can make is to let fixed costs creep up over time. Whilst costs are a necessary part of any business, when they get out of control it can have a crippling impact…
Read MoreFuture-proof your talent base in 2018
Article by Patrick Sutton, Partner, O’KellySutton in The Sunday Business Post, 28th January 2018 The Irish unemployment rate fell to a nine-year low in November 2017 of just 6.1 per cent. This is expected to fall further in 2018 to close to 5 per cent. It’s getting to the stage where employees can pick and choose who they…
Read MorePat Sutton appointed as a Director of County Kildare LEADER Partnership
Pat Sutton is delighted to accept appointment as a director of County Kildare LEADER Partnership. Proposed to the role by County Kildare Chamber Pat hopes to make a positive contribution to LEADER and add his financial expertise to the organisation. Employing over 50 people directly the organisations principal activity is the administration of several National and…
Read MoreInvestment Properties – Tax and Accounting Top Tips
Accounting in Corporate Structures Since the introduction of the new financial reporting standard FRS102 in 2015 we have found the accounting treatment of Investment Properties are not being dealt with correctly in many instances. Here are some basic rules to follow when accounting for your investment property this year. You are required to use fair…
Read MorePlanning for Business Growth
Planning for Business Growth Sunday Business Post June 2016: The lowdown By Patrick Sutton Four fully actionable targets for growth To achieve growth and boost profitability, SMEs and family-owned firms must take decisive action. A strategic plan can help to identify opportunities for growth and set out strategic objectives. The strategic plan should have fully…
Read More5 Easy Steps to Move to O’Kelly-Sutton
O’KellySutton are experienced and professional when talking over your business from a previous Accountant. It is a seamless and painless process. Here are the 5 key steps to follow: Arranging to meet with O’KellySutton at a time that suits you. O’KellySutton gets full briefing from you about your business and tax affairs. This is a…
Read MoreInternet selling…. BEWARE
Selling on the internet, may not be as straight forward as you might think…..The Irish revenue are reviewing what the Revenue and Customs have done in the United Kingdom recently.
Read MoreThinking of starting a business?
Top tax tips for starting in a business The decision to set up a business is an exiting and a somewhat daunting one! Tax will always be a key element of any business and it is essential to get your tax affairs in order from the get-go and to make sure your tax system ties…
Read MoreTop Ten Tips when dealing with Revenue.
Article by Patrick Sutton, Partner, O’KellySutton, The Sunday Business Post, 2nd Sept, 2012. Taxpayer’s compliance record: A compliant taxpayer is significantly less likely to be selected for Revenue audit. Revenue can also assist in obtaining a phased payment plan in the future, should you ever find yourself unable to pay your tax liabilities on time.…
Read MoreMan jailed over garlic tax scam: (9-3-12)
Fruit and Vegetable business man has been jailed for six years for a €1.6 million scam involving the importation of garlic. He avoided paying customs duty on over a thousand tonnes of garlic from China by having them labeled as apples. The maximum sentence for the offence is five years in prison or a fine…
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