On-demand webinar: Building financial fortitude: What will a recovery look like?
Watch our latest on-demand webinar, where our panellists provide some answers as we explore the potential shape and type of recovery for UK Plc.
Survive or thrive: A guide to building financial fortitude in times of crisis
With increasing lockdowns, as well as other headwinds such as Brexit and the prospect of further tax reforms at play, what actions might be appropriate for businesses across the UK to consider taking?
The impact of COVID-19 on the value of businesses
Has COVID-19 wiped out business values and should business owners pause all large strategic decisions?
Borrowed trouble: Dealing with the loan charge
Almost a year has passed since an independent review of the disguised remuneration loan charge was carried out by Sir Amyas Morse. The review set out clearer guidelines as to how HMRC should deal with loan charges and disguised remuneration. However, many businesses and owners are still confused as to what they need to do in order to resolve the issues of disguised remuneration.
Invest or divest: will 2021 be a big year for deals?
Whilst the business world has been hit by a series of extraordinary challenges, deals in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market have indeed continued to take place. There have been plenty of acquisitive opportunities; utilised either via offensive or defensive strategies which have led to the enhancement or protection of company positioning. As we turn […]
What will a recovery look like for UK Plc?
Guests on Quantuma’s latest ‘Building financial fortitude’ webinar recently discussed prospects for the UK economy in 2021 revealing that it will be the best-prepared companies that would thrive as the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic persists.
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