May 28th, 2012 at 3:05AM

CIMA Ireland inaugural Dinner

The Irish President Michael D Higgins did an excellent address in Titanic Belfast after a helicopter ride from Áras an Uachtaráin. He noted that he studied for CIMA exams in his youth but did not complete. 

May 28th, 2012 at 2:55AM

Effective Change Leadership conference CIMA and APM

Sammy Wilson makes a great Finance Minister. Interesting talk also by Paul Reid, Minister Howlin’s CEO for reform of the Irish Civil Service.

May 28th, 2012 at 2:50AM

Bank of England

Had lunch with Paul Tucker, Deputy Governor of Bank of England in the Hilton Templepatrick. Some insights into the Euro crisis. He is a strong contender to replace Mervyn when he retires next year.

May 28th, 2012 at 2:49AM

Fair City

Agreed new business with a Client in Dublin. Will be seeing a lot more of the Fair City.

March 26th, 2012 at 4:29PM

VAT Registration and De-Registration Thresholds - UK

As with each budget the registration and de-registration threshold were re-examined.  With effect from 1 April 2012 the taxable turnover that triggers the requirement to register for VAT will be increased from £73,000 to £77,000.  A taxable person may apply for de-registration if their taxable turnover falls beneath £75,000, increased from the previous level of £71,000.

The registration and de-registration thresholds for relevant acquisitions from other EU member states will also be increased to £77,000.