This annual course is designed for accountants returning to the professional workplace after a career break, providing an overview of the principles of PAYE and NIC, VAT and corporation tax. It will give the delegates the confidence required to say "I can do that" when returning to the workplace. The basic principles of the three topics will be covered, most of which will already have been learnt and understood by delegates but which may not have been used for some time. The course will cover the more practical aspects of each subject area.

Returners to the professional workplace, and "old stagers", who may be concerned with payroll, VAT returns and corporation tax computation work and who need to be brought up to date.

• A review of the payroll calculation, gross to net, SSP, SMP, SAP and SPP
• Update on tax rates and NI thresholds and rates
• PAYE year end returns
• An update on benefits and expenses
• A review of VAT returns and the common pitfalls
• Basic corporation tax computation and the disallowed items
• Capital allowances update