7th May 2025

TIMING

COURSE CODE

MY07C5

SPEAKERS

David Missen and Grant Pilcher 

OBJECTIVES

12 months on from a General Election we will probably have seen two Finance Bills and a full legislative programme from a new government which for the first time in many years, is holding a large number of rural seats. At the same time we are seeing volatile commodity prices, the progressive removal of flat rate farm subsidies and an accelerated move towards greening and net zero. As ever, weather conditions continue to dominate the day-to-day thoughts of our farming clients but how is the bigger picture developing? Will a cash-strapped government look for a greater contribution from landowners? What steps can be taken to protect the family farm? 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 -

• Post election tax strategies, threats and opportunities
• The legislative programme in the King’s Speech and its impact on rural businesses
• Latest tax developments including Autumn Statement 2024 and Spring Statement 2025
• Harvest 2024 results and prospects for 2025
• Latest developments in SFI and why it is crucially important
• The state of UK Agriculture in 2025 
• 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 under a new regime
• 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

£105+VAT. (click here for information on the Flexiticket discount scheme - fees as low as £62.00+VAT per place).