If you own a limited company or an unincorporated business and are looking for the complete business advisory service, Milfords can help you manage your affairs more efficiently.

We provide much more than the usual audit and accounts service, and our expertise ensures that each client receives constructive advice when required.

We are confident that we can help you and your business - give us the opportunity to show you how

Welcome to Ewart and Shaw Accountants, Chartered Accountants

Are you looking for a firm of accountants and business advisers who can help you improve the performance and profitability of your business?

At HNL we believe we should do a lot more than just report on how your business is doing - we should help you identify opportunities to generate and retain wealth and support you in trying to achieve this.

One of our larger clients took advantage of this service when their accounting records showed a profitable position and yet the company itself was experiencing cash flow difficulties.

We take our clients' interests to heart and are proactive in recommending solutions. Of course we can also take care of routine requirements, thereby freeing up valuable time and resources for you to apply to running your business; but you need more.

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As you will see, we have developed a range of advisory services that can add real value to your business.

Full list of services

• Preparation of accounts for small limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Business and personal taxation
• Self assessment tax returns
• Book-keeping and preparation of VAT returns
• Small business set-up advice and assistance with new sub-contractors scheme
• Management accounts and cash flow forecasts
• Wages and payroll preparation service

Take a look at the Our Services section of this website to discover how we can help your business grow. And while you are visiting our site, be sure to make use of our free online services - you'll be surprised at the amount of information and advice you will find there.

We were able to bring failures in their accounting systems to their notice and discovered that the company was actually making a loss! Armed with this information the directors have now steered the company into profitability by identifying and eliminating loss-making contracts.

Personal tax planning

With the tax regime becoming more complex and more emphasis being put on taxpayers' individual responsibilities, everyone who is subject to taxation needs professional advice and support if they are to optimise their tax position and ensure they meet all the compliance requirements.

We are the tax specialists. We can provide you with year round tax advice on:

* Income tax
* Capital Gains tax
* Inheritance tax
* Trusts and estates
* Non-domiciliary tax issues

Every pound of income tax you save means more income at your disposal, every well planned disposal of assets means minimal loss of capital gains, and every inheritance tax saving means more assets passing to your beneficiaries.

Make sure you take full advantage of the tax saving opportunities open to you - call us today for a personal tax planning review.

CIMA Launches Advanced Diploma in Islamic Finance

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) launched its new advanced diploma in Islamic finance (CADIF) program July 7 at the Islamic Finance News 2012 Issues & Investors Europe Forum in London.

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Over the last twelve months we have found an increasing demand from clients for the payroll services that we offer. Our payroll staff are trained with all types of business and can adapt to suit individual requirements.

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