2nd May 2024

TIMING

COURSE CODE

MY02A4

SPEAKERS

David Missen and Grant Pilcher 

OBJECTIVES

 Commodity prices are more volatile than ever, flat rate subsidies are disappearing, public finances are under pressure, green issues are coming to the forefront and an election is in the offing. Is the countryside a place to produce food, to save the planet or just to save tax? This intensive half day course will explore the challenges and issues faced by farming and rural communities and the solutions and opportunities available. It is aimed at keeping you up to date on what matters at what will be a key time for this specialist sector.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Accountants already acting for this type of client, who have at least a basic knowledge of the subject, and are looking for a technical update and refresher would benefit most. It will also be suitable for those who would like an understanding of the specific problems encountered in the sector.

TOPICS

The topics covered will be set nearer the course date, but possible topics include -

• Pre-election (or post-election) tax strategies, threats and opportunities
• Latest tax developments including Autumn Statement 2023 and Spring Statement 2024
• Harvest 2023 results and prospects for 2024
• ELMS -  not as expected, but is it working?
• The state of UK Agriculture in 2024 –  how is it all fitting together?
• Cash management and capital funding requirements
• Farm economics and recent news from DEFRA
• Green developments - opportunities and tax consequences
• Inheritance tax and capital gains tax refresher
• Structures, successions, trusts, pensions and incorporation with illustrative case studies
• Capital Tax planning  APR and BPR – what has changed or might change

VENUE

This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

DISTRICT

All

COURSE FEE

£100+VAT. (click here for information on the Flexiticket discount scheme - fees as low as £60.00+VAT per place).