Profile
Aitken Lambert Elsworth is a Durban accountancy practice that was established in 1988. Services include audit, accounting and secretarial; business advisory; national and international tax; assurance; personal asset management; retirement and medical funding.
Overview
Aitken Lambert Elsworth is a Durban accountancy practice that was established in 1988. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions Aitken Lambert Elsworth has established itself as a significant firm of chartered accountants in KwaZulu Natal. Our client base comprises mainly medium sized businesses and their owners and management.
We strive to be the accounting, auditing and business consulting firm of first choice to small and medium sized businesses. Our goal is to assist in wealth creation for our clients and the communities in which they operate.
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Practice Overview
Auditing
Using technology-based audit methodology, together with trained and qualified individuals, we render audit services to a full spectrum of unlisted companies. We also conduct audits of trust accounts as well as on any matter specifically referred to us.
Accounting
We prepare on a regular basis:
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Monthly management accounts
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Annual financial statements
We also prepare as and when specifically referred to us :
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Financial and project analyses
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Business plans and cash flow forecasts
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Due diligence investigations
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Business valuations
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Advice on acquisitions and mergers
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General business advice
We also provide advice and assistance in the implementation of computer systems including the installation and implementation of Pastel accounting software.
Estate Planning & Deceased Estates
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Estate and financial planning advice
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Acceptance of appointment as executor
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Advice on the preparation of wills
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Administering of deceased estates
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Advice on the creation of inter-vivos trusts
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Provision of trustee services
Tax Returns & Advice
We advise on:
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Income tax legislation
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Other forms of taxation such as VAT, donations tax, stamp duty etc
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Capital gains tax
We regularly assist clients on their tax planning and give advice on fringe benefits legislation.
We complete:
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Personal and corporate income tax returns
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Applications to be registered:
o As VAT vendor
o As an employer for PAYE purposes
Companies, Close Corporations & Secretarial Services
We can provide at short notice a registered company or close corporation for any purpose.
Our secretarial office maintains and attends to on behalf of clients:
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Company statutory records
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Performance of duties of company secretary
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Completion and submission of annual returns to the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office (CIPRO)
Payroll & Administration
We also offer a payroll service to our clients. In providing this service we ensure:
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Accuracy and adherence to labour and tax law on payroll matters
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Confidentiality
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Payment of salaries into employee bank accounts
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Completion of monthly payroll returns
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Preparation of annual IRP5 tax certificates
Other Financial Services
Through our alliance with PSG Konsult, a subsidiary of PSG Holdings - a company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, under the financial services sector we provide the following:
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Investments (Local & Offshore)
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Life Assurance
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Personal Asset Management
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Pension & Provident Funds
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Health Care
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Medical Aids
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Portfolio Management
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