Seminar Invitation: Pitfalls for SMEs in protecting and claiming incentives for new developments

Presented by:

  • Craig Humphris (Wrays)Wrays
  • Mark Jeffreson (UHY Haines Norton)
  • David Greatwich (Swanson Reed)

Join Swanson Reed, UHY Haines Norton and Wrays for a practical workshop that will focus on the problems that every day companies face in protecting, and claiming incentives for their new products.

You will hear from three industry experts on a range of topics, including tax issues, R&D tax incentives and patent protection.

On conclusion of the presentation, participants will have an opportunity to ask the panel any specific questions in a friendly and constructive forum.

 

Time Presentation Presenter
8:30am – 9:00am: Session 1: Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) Craig Humphris
9:00am – 9:30am: Session 2: IP & Relevant Tax Considerations Mark Jeffreson
9:30am – 10:00am: Session 3: R&D Tax Incentives David Greatwich
10:00am – 10:30am: Session 4: Panel Q&A and Networking Opportunity

 

Craig Humphris Mark Jeffreson David Greatwich
Craig_Humphris Mark_Jeffreson David Greatwich
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Adelaide Seminar:


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Wednesday, 18th June 2014
8:30am – 10:30am
Hilton Adelaide
233 Victoria Square
Adelaide, 5000

Cost: Free!
Register Before: Friday 13th June

 

Full attendance at this workshop will yield 2 CPE hours towards the Tax Practitioners Board’s (TPB) CPE requirements.

Contact Amy Nolan for more information:

Ph: 08 8121 7850
Mob: 0435 713 493

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