About D.R.E. & Co.

We are an independent firm of chartered accountants; established in 1957, with six offices across Shropshire and North Wales.

With 11 Partners & Directors, our experienced and qualified team can provide a range of professional services for individuals, partnerships, LLPs, companies, charities and trusts across a variety of business sectors.

At D.R.E & Co we are passionate about business and strive to provide our clients with a prompt and personal service, supported by the latest accounting technology.

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We act for a number of successful businesses across Shropshire and Wales and enjoy identifying solutions and opportunities to support their business growth.

So, whether you need advice relating to Audit and Accounts, Taxation, Business Management, Payroll, or Financial Planning, we are here to help!

For more information regarding the services we provide please visit our Services Page or you can find contact information on our Team page of a member of staff that will be happy to help. Alternatively you can call one of our offices, please find our office numbers on our Contact Us Page.

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Apportionment and duality

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Bed and breakfast – the same day rule

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Changing a company accounting date

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

We’ve carried out our Coronavirus (COVID-19) - safe working in the office environment risk assessment and copies are available at our offices.

As a valued member of our community, we appreciate the trust you place in us to make sure all your critical services continue.

We are committed to an evidence-led and common-sense approach to containing the coronavirus outbreak and mitigating its impact on employees, customers and our wider business operations.

Please be assured we are preparing for our services to continue as normal. We have business continuity plans in place to minimise the risk of infection and make sure we can continue to deliver a business-as-usual service to our customers should an infection occur at an office. These include implementing clear guidelines for employees, providing support and advice for anyone who needs to self-quarantine, and issuing guidance on following safe hygiene practices across the organisation.

You can find further information on Covid-19 below to keep you updated:

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