British Retail Consortium Seminar
Tax Shop

Sponsored by: KPMG

The retail industry, perhaps more than any other service sector in the UK, is faced with a vast, complex, ever changing and costly array of financial legislation and regulation.

To be aware, unravel, interpret and implement this plethora of often confusing financial tax and VAT obligations is crucial not only for a business's planning and decision making process but also vital for a retailer of any size and operation to survive and thrive.

The British Retail Consortium has developed a "Tax Shop" specific to retailers, which is a one-day practical seminar (to be run in both York and London) designed for professionals with responsibility for financial matters or for those who deal directly with the Inland Revenue or HM Customs.

Retail and tax/VAT experts will provide delegates with a better knowledge and understanding of the current and future issues surrounding:

There will also be a "How To Manage a VAT Visit - A Practical Guide on the do's and don'ts", plus sessions on the current macro-economic climate and the recent Budget ramifications given by BRC's Chief Economic Adviser, Bridget Rosewell.

Audience

This highly practical and participative day is ideal for directors, managers and staff who have to make or have an input on their company's financial decisions and budgeting such as:

British Retail Consortium Seminar
Tax Shop

Agenda (subject to change)

09.00 - 09.30 Registration & Coffee

09.30 - 09.40 Chair's Introduction. Gail Timmins, Group Tax Controller, Debenhams plc

09.40 - 10.10 Current Economic Climate. Bridget Rosewell, Chief Economic Advisor, British Retail Consortium

10.10 - 10.35 2002 Budget Summary. Joy Svasti-Salee, Tax Partner, KPMG

10.35 - 10.45 Q&As

10.45 - 11.15 Coffee

11.15 - 11.40 VAT Case Round-up. Dario Garcia, Partner, Ernst & Young

11.40 - 12.05 VAT and Gift Vouchers Update. Neil Griffin, VAT Manager, GUS

12.05 - 12.15 Q&As

12.15 - 13.35 Lunch + Tax Trivia Quiz

13.35 - 14.00 Pensions. David Fairs, Pensions Partner, KPMG

14.00 - 14.25 'How-To': A VAT Visit - A Practical Guide on the Do's and Don'ts. Chris Bunyan, Director, Consumer and Industrial Markets, KPMG. Bill Gill, Group VAT Manager, Asda Stores Ltd

14.25 - 14.35 Q&As

14.35 - 14.55 Coffee

14.55 - 15.55 Tax Surgeries. Delegates choose two 30 minutes sessions from a choice of four topics of current interest. Hosted jointly by Senior Retail Tax Managers and Tax Professionals

British Retail Consortium Seminar
Tax Shop

Registration Form

Delegate Fees*: (please tick appropriate fee)

YORK

Full Rate - Non BRC Member £120+VAT (£141 inclusive of VAT)

Discounted Rates - BRC Member: £75+VAT (£88.13 inclusive of VAT)

LONDON

Full Rate - Non BRC Member £225+VAT (£264.30 inclusive of VAT)

Discounted Rates - BRC Member: £120+VAT (£141 inclusive of VAT)

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How to pay:
An invoice will be sent to you on receipt of this electronic booking form along with confirmation of your booking. Please send a cheque in response within 30 days or alternatively make arrangement for a bank transfer using the following account details:

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Terms and Conditions: This booking form constitutes a legally binding agreement. Payment must be received in full prior to the event. Seminar details will be issued subject to receipt of payment. We cannot be held responsible for the non-arrival of registration information. If you have not heard from us within 7 days prior to the seminar, please contact Nicky Curley at BRC. Cancellations confirmed in writing/email before Friday 3 May will be refunded minus an administration charge of £20. We regret that no refund can be made after that date, for whatever reason although substitutions will be accepted if notified in writing/email before the event. Bookings made after Friday 3 May are non-refundable. *Fees include all day access to the event, available seminar papers, lunch and refreshments. Fees do not include travel costs or accommodation. The BRC retains the right to cancel the event, to alter the date, venue or agenda and to change speakers if necessary.

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