[foundation-board] Accountancy proposal

Tue Aug 16 14:05:47 UTC 2011

I think this seems good -- the main thing is that we think these
people are competent and responsive. If we really want we can ask for
another audit quote but I am also happy if we don't.

Rufus

On 14 August 2011 23:30, Jason Kitcat <jason.kitcat at okfn.org> wrote:
> Dear board
>
> I have been in conversation with Will Taylor at Lucrafts - the accountant Paula Le Dieu recommended. Will has been very responsive and that bodes well in my view.
>
> Audit is quite costly compared to standard accountancy. As you may recall we need to audit our accounts annually to meet the requirements of Omidyar.
>
> Will has quoted £2.5 to £3k per annum for audit, accounts and tax filings. Payroll would be £35 per month for up to 30 staff.
>
> Will also has some thoughts on how we might avoid corporation tax issues either by having another conversation with HMRC or failing that structuring OKF differently.
>
> What are your thoughts? Should I see some competitive quotes from other firms, hold fire or proceed?
>
> Many thanks,
> Jason
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