Geoghegans services encompass everything you would expect from one of Scotland's leading independant accountancy firms. Each of our partners combines operating as general practitioners across all areas, with specialist knowledge of particular sectors and services. This means that as a team we have a depth of knowledge to ensure that advice on almost any subject, from starting a business to exit strategies, is always available.

An initial consultation is without any obligation and will cost you nothing apart from a little of your time.

Geoghegans offers a comprehensive service that covers auditing and accounting across all business sectors. Our team approach means that the audit is conducted efficiently to provide quick feedback and results.

Auditing

• Risk Management and Assurance
• Constructive Business Advice
• Enhancing Business Decisions
• Interpreting Financial Information
• Complying with Legal Obligations

Accounting

• Accounts Preparation (Annual/Periodic)
• Computerised/Manual Systems
• Budgets/Cashflows
• Payroll and VAT Services

The first number you need is 0131 225 4681 for Mike Crerar or Iain Binnie.

Accouting Systems Development

We aim to help you establish the best accounting system suitable for your business. This could be as simple as a manual cashbook for recording transactions through to a fully computerised accounting package.

We will review and update your existing systems or assist in the design of a new system. Geoghegan & Co is an Accredited Reseller of Sage Line 50 software and Professional Partner of MYOB software.

Your Accounting Requirements

• We will review your business and by understanding your own requirements, in addition to fulfilling statutory requirements, we will recommend an appropriate accounting system for you.

Implementation Of System

• We will assist you with the implementation of your system whether by designing spreadsheets or the installation of accounting software.
• We will train you to operate your system to allow you to get the best business information.
• We will provide support when you need help with day to day queries or unusual transactions

Development

• As your business grows we will help you evolve your systems to continue to provide you with the management information you need to always be efficient and confident in your decisions.

To get a useful accounting system contact Jackie Mackay 0131 225 4681.

We aim to provide help and advice in the following areas in a positive, entrepreneurial manner. Geoghegans' experts can guide you through all the steps required to start or develop your business.

Business Structure

• Assessing the most appropriate business structure and setting it up.

Financing Your Business

• Assessing your financial needs
• Raising finance
• Checking for the availability of grant assistance

Planning for Profit and Growth

• Preparing a business plan
• Examining the commerciality of your plans

Monitoring and Controlling the Business

• Compliance with audit and tax obligations
• Developing accurate and reliable information systems

Minimising Taxes

• Planning tax effective remuneration
• Corporate tax planning advice
• Easing your VAT problems
• Reducing exposure to inheritance tax and capital gains tax.

Through links with carefully selected specialists, we can also give advice on Marketing, Legal Services, Overseas Trading and Staff Recruitment

Start your business development by contacting David Walker or Euan Fernie on 0131 225 4681.

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Corporate Acquisitions & Disposals

Geoghegans' team will help you make the right choices when it comes to developing your business or realising the value of your investment. Our contacts mean that we can deliver across a variety of areas:

• Business Sales
• Business Acquisitions
• Due Diligence and Transaction Support
• Management Buy-Outs and Buy-Ins
• Venture and Development Capital
• Business and Share Valuations

Strike a deal with Lachlan Fernie or Iain Binnie on 0131 225 4681.

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Insolvency & Corporate Recovery

Our Insolvency specialists offer a proactive service that will explain the options available to businesses and individuals in financial difficulty. Geoghegans' experienced team offers a confidential, positive approach and practical assistance across all types of insolvency work:

Corporate Insolvency and Liquidations

• Court Liquidations
• Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations
• Members' Voluntary Liquidations
• Receiverships
• Administrations
• Judicial Factories

Personal Insolvency

• Trust Deeds
• Sequestration
• Judicial Factories

Corporate Recovery

• Advice and options available and methods for recovery

Contact our expert, Colin Scott on 0131 225 4681.

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Taxation & Tax-Planning

Geoghegans' comprehensive tax service covers all aspects of taxation, from tax planning and tax returns to tax investigations and international tax. Our dedicated team of experts will be able to assist you across the following areas:

Business Tax

• Corporate Tax Returns and Self Assessment
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Capital Gains and Inheritance tax
• Tax-effective Remuneration
• Inland Revenue Investigations
• PAYE and Payroll
• VAT Administration, Planning, Reviews and Advice

Personal Tax

• Self Assessment
• Capital Gains and Inheritance tax
• Personal Financial Planning

Before the Inland Revenue contacts you Contact Lachlan Fernie or Euan Fernie on 0131 225 4681.

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