STAFFORD Worsley Smethurst, a firm of chartered accountants based in Chorley New Road, Bolton, is running regular training workshops for clients and local businesses on how to present financial records to their accountants.

Partner Ken Stafford said: "It is amazing how many businesses still hand over their receipts 'in a shoebox' for their accountants to sort out their books.

"By presenting the information in a workable format, they can save themselves hundreds if not thousands of pounds in fees each year."