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Recognising the continuing importance of accounting concepts for tax professionals, Stuart Collins, Partner, PKF, looks at the accounting pitfalls when converting a partnership into an LLP

 
Recognising the continuing importance of accounting concepts for tax professionals Stuart Collins Partner PKF looks at the accounting pitfalls when converting a partnership into an LLP
 
This article summarises some of the significant accounting issues that may be encountered when converting a traditional partnership into a limited liability partnership (LLP). Careful planning is an important part of such a conversion and the accounting requirements should be anticipated and addressed at an early stage to ensure a smooth process.
 
Partnerships are not required to prepare their accounts under full UK accounting standards and few do this voluntarily choosing instead to adopt accounting policies...

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