Directors' Briefings

Key dates for the tax year 05/06 (FI 15/05)

Using this briefing

This briefing is a month-by-month schedule of the major tax (etc) deadlines in the tax year 6 April 2005 to 5 April 2006. It will help you to prepare and send off the main forms in good time — to the Inland Revenue, Customs and Excise, and Companies House.

In a simplified way, the briefing covers:

• Corporation tax, PAYE, self-assessment, VAT, National Insurance contributions (NICs) and Annual Returns.
• The main 'P' forms used by the Inland Revenue for PAYE.
• A list of notable events in the current tax year.
• A summary of the main tax issues for a business at the tax year end and at its financial year end.

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Finance for non-financial managers (FI 10)

Whatever your area of expertise, you need to understand the basics of financial management. This will give you an informed view about the company’s performance, and allow you to play a full role in shaping its strategy.

This briefing discusses:

• Profit and loss.
• The balance sheet.
• Cashflow.
• Measuring profitability.
• Budgeting.

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