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Buying from administrators - a risky business

Despite evidence to the contrary, the impression persists in some quarters that if you buy a business or assets from an administrator ...

James Cowper rebrands as James Cowper Kreston

James Cowper has today announced that it is to rebrand as James Cowper Kreston, adopting the Kreston global accountancy network name.

Changes to Personal Insolvency Regime

Businesses dealing with consumer credit should be aware that on 15 January 2015, the Government announced plans to provide easier access to ...

New Year VAT rules will leave businesses ‘unAppy’, warns accountants James Cowper Kreston

Complex new VAT rules introduced by the EU will leave businesses creating and selling online subscription services and Apps directly to consumers ...

James Cowper Kreston advises GfK on its acquisition of Cogenta Systems Limited

James Cowper Kreston has advised German-based GfK SE (GfK) on its acquisition of real-time retail intelligence provider, Cogenta Systems Limited (Cogenta). ...

Autumn Statement - James Cowper Kreston accountants' winners and losers

Chancellor George Osborne will have heaved a sigh of relief this morning when given better than expected figures on Government borrowing and ...

James Cowper Kreston’s Corporate Finance team ‘highly commended’ at British Accountancy Awards

Thames Valley and South Coast accountants James Cowper Kreston’s Corporate Finance team was named as one of the UK’s top two Corporate ...

James Cowper Kreston's Entrepreneurial Nation, A Fair Deal for UK Businesses

With the General Election just six months away Thames Valley and South Coast accountants and business advisers James Cowper Kreston is campaigning ...

Would HMRC treat UK businesses in the same way Brussels is likely to treat the UK probably not, says accountants James Cowper Kreston

The UK Government is at the centre of heated discussions today (7 November) regarding the EU?s demand for £1.7bn, stating that this ...

James Cowper Kreston promotes two new directors

Thames Valley and South Coast accountants James Cowper Kreston has today (27 October) announced the promotion of two new directors, Sarah Robert ...

James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance acts on London hotel acquisition

James Cowper Kreston's Corporate Finance team has successfully advised Lamington on its acquisition of London-based Saba Hotels Limited, providing due diligence services. ...

'Zombie businesses’ on the up in the South East

The number of ‘zombie businesses’ in the South East has increased dramatically in the last nine months from 5,000 to 23,000.

James Cowper Kreston shortlisted for top Corporate Finance award

James Cowper Kreston have been shortlisted for a prestigious award at the annual British Accountancy Awards.

James Cowper Kreston strengthens award winning Corporate Finance team

Thames Valley and South Coast accountants and business advisers James Cowper Kreston has strengthened its Corporate Finance team with the appointment of ...

James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance Welcomes New Manager

James Cowper Kreston are pleased to welcome new manager, Caleb Lewington, who joined the firm's Corporate Finance team last Tuesday 12 August.

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James Cowper Kreston named one of the UK’s 50 top accountancy firms

Thames Valley and South Coast accountants and business advisers James Cowper Kreston has been named as one of the UK’s top 50 ...

Personal insolvency rate drops in towns and cities across Thames Valley

The number of people entering insolvency in towns and cities across the Thames Valley has dropped.