Douglas Shaw

read moreDouglas Shaw was established over 20 years ago, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. In addition to traditional auditing, accounting and tax services we also provide advice on how to improve and develop your business. Whether you need an integrated business strategy, access to corporate finance or specialist tax advice we are here to help you achieve your goals. As well as general accountancy, audit and tax skills, our partners also have individual specialist skills which enables us to provide clients with a first class service as and when required.

read moreYour professional and personal goals are central to our consulting services; we take the time to get to know you better so we can offer the best advice. Our management consultancy service can review your credit control, stock control, budgeting and financial reporting systems and allow you to take full control of these key areas of your business. We can also help you address specific problem areas in your business such as gross profit, cost control and stock valuation. Effective management information will allow you to seize opportunities when they arise or identify problems quickly so you can take effective corrective action.

read moreAs tax advisers and accountants, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, our objective is to work closely with you to ensure you pay the minimum tax required by law. We will help you to understand the tax implications of your actions, in order that you can plan ahead and conduct your affairs in a tax efficient way. Under Corporation Tax Self Assessment (CTSA), the legal responsibility for correctly calculating the corporation tax liability falls on business owners. We understand the issues facing owner-managed businesses and can prepare tax returns in a timely and efficient manner.

read moreOur comprehensive range of financial and business support services and ongoing strategic advice has helped many of our clients to grow and develop their businesses over the years. Our aim is to provide a professional, personal, effective solution to all of your day-to-day accounting, auditing and taxation needs. We use our expertise to complete this work quickly and accurately, and our experience to explore opportunities and identify potential problems before they arise.

read moreVAT registered businesses act as unpaid tax collectors and are required to account both promptly and accurately for all the tax revenue collected by them. This factsheet highlights some of the areas that you need to consider when running your business. Cash accounting enables a business to account for and pay VAT on the basis of cash received and paid rather than on the basis of invoices issued and received. The factsheet explains the workings of cash accounting. The VAT flat rate scheme for small businesses potentially reduces the administrative burden imposed when operating VAT.

read moreWhatever your needs, we can help. Douglas Shaw is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Newcastle upon Tyne offering accounts, taxation and business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. We work hard to get to know you in order to deliver timely, individual advice on how to improve your business and personal wealth. At Douglas Shaw we provide a cost-effective, high value solution to meet all of your financial needs. To access a wealth of information visit our resource centre or view our free factsheets.