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Showing posts with label Haines Watts. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Follow HMRC Advice At Your Own Risk Says Jonathan Gifford Partner at Haines Watts North Devon LLP


A recent tax case involved a lady that sold some shares and tried to claim a capital gains tax rollover relief on the arising gain. The lady had, via her accountant, obtained confirmation from HMRC that the relief could be claimed. However, once her tax return was submitted, HMRC amended the return and removed the relief claimed.

Jonathan Gifford -Partner Haines Watts North Devon LLP

This case gives great cause for concern; surely a taxpayer can be entitled to rely on advice received from the tax authorities!? The importance of taxpayers selecting an experienced and qualified tax professional is highlighted clearly in this case – penalties and interest charged by HMRC for errors can be substantial, and HMRC do not always give the correct advice when contacted. Contact us today for a free Golden Hour with one of our partners.


Jonathan Gifford
Haines Watts North Devon LLP






Thursday, 16 October 2014

Chartered Accountants Celebrate Their National Award Success In Style In Aid Of Local Charity


Haines Watts North Devon LLP based in Bideford, held a glittering event with fast cars and diamonds in aid of Children’s Hospice SW (CHSW).  It was hosted at the new state-of-the-art Roger Young Jaguar Land Rover showroom in Saltash the only of this design in the World with the two other dealerships based in Dubai and Los Angeles.  Spectacular staging and lighting was supplied by independent Warwick Corporate Events who kindly waived their fee and all costs asking that the monies be donated direct to the charity. 

Photograph by Alex Law of Roger Young Jaguar Land Rover, lighting courtesy of Warwick Corporate Events

More than 130 guest enjoyed canapés and a Cornish champagne reception, toasting Haines Watts winning the ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year – Small, Medium Size Entities (SMEs’)’ Award for 2014.  The Haines Watts Group was voted as the top firm nationally at the recent annual Financial Directors (FDs) Excellence Awards.  This award follows on the back of the Haines Watts group winning ‘Auditor of the Year’ in the SME category for two consecutive years.  

East-Devon based businessman Nick Agg-Manning of OAC Limited, acted as auctioneer at the high-profile event and auction prizes included a hot air balloon from Virgin and a helicopter ride for three people kindly donated by Richard Puchase of Yarnscombe.  This together with a charity raffle raised over £4,600 for CHSW.

Haines Watts North Devon and Roger Young Jaguar Land Rover were joined by independent South West jewellers, Michael Spiers showcasing their precious collection of fine diamond and gem jewellery and prestigious timepieces from major Swiss brands. 

John Edwards, Managing Partner Haines Watts North Devon LLP says: “I am absolutely delighted with how well attended this event was and raising so much money for a very worthy local cause.  I would like to take this opportunity of thanking local businesses who kindly donated charity prizes and Roger Young Jaguar Land Rover for acting as hosts.  The precious gems and new range of Tudor Rolex watches showcased by Michael Spiers all added to the glitter of the evening.  I was particularly impressed with the staging and lighting by David Warwick of Warwick Corporate Events who very kindly waived his fee and all costs asking that this be donated direct to the charity.”

Children’s Hospice South West have three hospices including ‘Little Harbour’ which opened its doors to its first families in December 2011 and is most conveniently situated for families who live in Cornwall, Plymouth and parts of South Devon.

The Cornish hospice is set in a spectacular coastal location overlooking St. Austell Bay with beautiful views out to sea. Designed and built with a view to celebrating Cornish building traditions and its close proximity to the sea, Little Harbour has the feel of a ‘holiday home’ in a relaxed seaside setting. 

 Alana Marie Smith, Director of Fundraising, CHSW adds:  “We were absolutely delighted to be the chosen charity of Haines Watts North Devon for this fantastic celebratory event, as we  rely almost entirely on voluntary donations to run our three hospices. It’s the generous support given by local communities and corporations that allows us to give the respite, emergency and bereavement care that is so appreciated by each and every family we support.  Haines Watts kindly also raised monies for us at this year’s Holsworthy & Stratton Showa and we can’t thank John Edwards and his wonderful team enough for all they do in supporting the charity, which helps us to make the time that the children have with their families so treasured.”

Anthony Ainslie (Director of Sales, Roger Young) /Adam Spiers (Director at Michael Spiers / John Edwards (Managing Partner of Haines Watts North Devon LLP) /  Alana Marie smith (Director of Fundraising at Children's Hospice South West) / Nick Agg-Manning ( Director of Outside Adventure Consultants Ltd.) / Naomi Dymond(Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser Children's Hospice South West) / Roger Young (Dealer Principal, Roger Young) / Darren Hardy (Service Manager, Roger Young)


Monday, 15 September 2014

Award Winning Charted Accountants Sponsor Exeter's Contemporary Open 2014


Guests were welcomed with wine and canapés at the exclusive awards ceremony of The Exeter Phoenix Exeter Contemporary Open 2014 now in its tenth year. Sponsored by Haines Watts Chartered Accountants. 

Photograph by James Millar Photography - Matt Burrows (Art Curator at Exeter Phoenix) / Ben De Cruz (Partner at Haines Watts) / Hannah Murgatroyd ( Winning Artist of competition)

The exhibition is the South West’s foremost contemporary art exhibition providing an important national platform for contemporary visual artists. and is open to the public as a free-entry exhibition at Exeter Phoenix from 12th September to 1st November 2014. The winner of the prestigious £1000 award presented by Ben De Cruz of Haines Watts was Belgium-based artist Hannah Murgatroyd who grew up in Devon under the title of ‘I Know Not Who I am.’ The winners’ work is presented alongside pieces from six of the shortlisted artists in a free-entry exhibition at Exeter Phoenix from 12 September to 1 November 2014. 

Listings information

Exhibition dates: 12 September – 1 November 2014
Mon – Sat 10am –5.30pm
, free entrance
Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS
Box Office: 01392 667 080
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Ali Pym (digital film coordinator, Exeter Phoenix) / Patrick Tigwell (Partner at Haines Watts) / Sally Hughes / Jonas Hawkins (digital film manager, Exeter Phoenix)
David Turner (Kitsons) / Derek Phillips (Chair of Exeter Phoenix) / Chris Thorpe (Partner at Haines Watts)
Ben De Cruz (partner at Haines Watts) / James Gregory (Barclays) / David Park (partner at Haines Watts (Crediton)

Cameron Caverhill (Kitsons) / Glen King (Glen King PR) / Fleur Cook (Glen King PR) / Derek Phillips (Chair of Exeter Phoenix)
Sarah Wells (Stephens Scown) / Sarah Bowden (Haines Watts) / Tina Bennum ( Stephens Scown) / Kim Coomasaru (Haines Watts) 


Thursday, 14 August 2014

Exam Success For Next Generation Of Award-Winning Chartered Accountants


Exeter-based Chartered Accountants, Haines Watts specialising in the owner managed business sector, announces Ryan Lewis (26) is now a fully qualified Chartered Accountant following successfully passing his Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) exams. 
 
Picture by Glen King:
Ryan Lewis toasts his examination success with Patrick Tigwell, Partner Haines Watts Exeter.
Recently, the Haines Watts group was voted ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year – Small, Medium Size Entities (SMEs’), at the annual Financial Directors (FDs) Excellence Awards.  The award was announced on the back of the Haines Watts group winning ‘Auditor of the Year’ in the SME category for two consecutive years. 
Patrick Tigwell, Partner Haines Watts Exeter says: “These were very tough exams and I am delighted that Ryan is now fully-qualified as a Chartered Accountant.  Our younger team members are driven to succeed and as a result we are investing heavily in supporting the next generation of accountants.  This means that as a leading firm of accountants we can bring a new dynamic and fresh type of thinking.  This ensures our clients get the very best service and advice and as a practice we continue to go from strength to strength.”
A member of the accounts audit department, Ryan first joined Haines Watts Exeter in 2007.  Last year he began studying for the AAT qualification.  He continued his studies with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) advanced stage and is now fully-qualified as a … MoreChartered Accountant.   Going forward, Ryan will be taking on a portfolio of owner-managed business clients and helping to expand the services provided by the award-winning firm.
 
Ryan Lewis, Chartered Accountant, Haines Watts Exeter says: “I am relieved and happy that the studies are now over and I have passed these difficult exams.   The partners at Haines Watts have been very supportive and I am now really looking to furthering my career with the firm and taking on my own portfolio of clients.

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

Exams Prove Not Taxing For Local Chartered Accountant


 A partner with a Bideford-based Chartered Accountancy firm, has passed all of the Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) taxation examinations with flying colours, on the first attempt.  Jonathan Gifford, partner with Haines Watts North Devon LLP, is the only professional in North Devon to have achieved this success in the last five years.

Jonathan Gifford

As a result of his examination success, Jonathan is now a fully qualified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Tax (CIOT).  Membership of the CIOT is by examination and it is recognised as the gold standard of UK taxation education. Members are subject to the Institute's professional standards and are supported by the organisation’s London head office and worldwide network of 40 branches.

Jonathan (31) joined Sully & Co (Bideford) in 2005 and four years’ later qualified as a Chartered Accountant.  The firm became part of the Haines Watts Group in 2011 and Jonathan was promoted to partner the following year.    He has a specialist knowledge of owner-managed businesses including in the agricultural sector. He relishes protecting clients from HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or investigations and has extensive experience of tax effective business incorporation.

Jonathan Gifford, Partner Haines Watts North Devon says: “The area of taxation is becoming more complex and HM Revenue & Customs are having to be increasingly forceful having been given more power than ever to collect taxes. Many are put off sitting the Chartered Tax Adviser exams due to their rigorous nature and therefore, I am delighted to have passed my examinations on my first attempt.  There are very few qualified Chartered Tax Advisers in Practice and the in-depth knowledge I have gained complements the qualifications and experience I already have.  The CTA qualification helps give clients peace of mind that their adviser is both able to help them comply with the rules, whilst importantly, helping them arrange their personal or business affairs to minimise their tax burden.”

John Edwards, Managing Partner Haines Watts North Devon says: “I am absolutely delighted with Jon’s newly acquired qualifications which were well-deserved as CTA tax examinations are particularly difficult and challenging.  He worked extremely hard and this great result has added to a very successful 2014 for the firm.  In addition to Jon becoming a fully-qualified Tax Advisor, Haines Watts was voted ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year – Small, Medium Size Entities (SMEs’), at the annual Financial Directors (FDs) Excellence Awards.  The award was recently announced on the back of the Haines Watts group winning ‘Auditor of the Year’ in the SME category for two consecutive years.  These exciting developments clearly demonstrate that our smart thinking and broad range of accountancy services is valued and respected by our clients across the region.”


Monday, 7 July 2014

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL

A local Account Senior with Haines Watts North Devon LLP tumbled 15,000 feet in a sky-dive tandem to raise much needed funds for North Devon Hospice.   Katherine Broad who works for Chartered Accountants Haines Watts North Devon LLP based in Bideford, jumped in memory of her Grandmother, Gwen Dymond, who sadly passed away in January after battling cancer for many years.  Haines Watts supported Katherine by contributing towards the cost of jump.

Katherine Broad - Haines Watts North Devon LLP and her cousin Tori Kiff 


Katherine’s cousin Tori Kiff also did a sky-dive on the same day and together they raised just under £1,000 in memory of their much-loved Gran.

Katherine Broad, Account Senior - Haines Watts North Devon says: “The North Devon Hospice was most supportive, not only to my Grandmother but also our family during such a difficult time. My cousin, Tori and I decided we wanted to do something to raise money for the hospice and the sky-dive was something my Gran would have thought was a great idea.  I am so grateful also to Haines Watts for contributing monies towards the jump so that I could raise more funds in sponsorship.”


Stephen Roberts, Chief Executive of North Devon Hospice, praised both Katherine’s and Tori’s bravery and amazing fundraising abilities saying, “We are so grateful for what Katherine and Tori have done. Leaping from a plane at 15,000 ft.  Because Katherine and Tori’s Grandmother was cared for by us, they will have seen first-hand the difference that North Devon Hospice makes to local people every single day.  £1,000 helps us provide our free care and support to those affected by cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. This amount would help fund our new Hospice to Home service which provides care and support in patients’ own homes around the clock when symptoms become more severe. This allows more people to remain at home and can avoid an unnecessary and distressing admission to hospital. We can’t thank Katherine, Tori and Haines Watts North Devon enough for supporting North Devon Hospice in this way.” 




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Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Matthew Melksham - Associate Partner at Haines Watts North Devon


Matthew has been an accountant for over 12 years and during this period has been involved with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from the local plumber to truly international businesses. He joined Haines Watts Bideford office as a senior manager in December 2012 to look after the corporate clients in the firm and on 1st May 2013 was promoted to partner.

With a background in the catering and hospitality trade, including working in a Michelin-star restaurant and running a public house in his home City of Bath, Matthew has hands-on experience in running commercial operations. As a result he offers a personal service and customer focused approach providing accounting, tax and business advice to incorporated and non-incorporated business entities, owner managers and sole traders.

Matthew develops trust and confidence with his clients giving structured, pragmatic and timely advice to help them grow their company and excels in covering the areas of the business which are normally the responsibility of a Financial Director. This allows owners or managers the time to concentrate on the other aspects of the business with the knowledge that they do not need to pay a Financial Directors annual salary.

Using the specialist resources available from experts within the Haines Watts Group, he looks to grow the net worth of the owner managers he works with to ensure that all is done to the highest standard with a hands-on personal approach and at affordable local prices.

Friday, 30 May 2014

Local Chartered Accountants celebrate ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year’ award

The partners of Haines Watts North Devon LLP celebrate national success as ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year – Small, Medium Size Entities (SMEs’), at the annual Financial Directors (FDs) Excellence Awards.  This award follows on the back of the Haines Watts group winning ‘Auditor of the Year’ in the SME category for two consecutive years.  

Haines Watts Partners John Edwards - North Devon and Ben de Cruz - Exeter 


John Edwards, Managing Partner Haines Watts North Devon says: “It is great to see Haines Watts win such a prestigious award, particularly as it is voted for by business people and not by an academic panel of experts.  It’s also fantastic that Haines Watts is the first firm ever to have won an award in three consecutive years and I am delighted that it has been crowned Accountancy Firm of the Year for SME’s. On a local level it recognises that we are able to offer our clients award-winning accountancy services as part of this well-respected brand.”

The FDs' Excellence Awards are the most prestigious programme recognising the UK's top finance directors and their service providers that support Britain's finance community using the results of an annual survey, in which FDs and financial decision-makers recorded their opinion.  
The glittering awards ceremony held in Grosvenor Square, London was hosted by Real Business in association with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and supported by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) with Haines Watts beating off stiff competition locally, regionally and across the UK as a whole.


John Edwards adds: “Our core client base is owner-managed businesses, so to get this endorsement from SME businesses means a great deal to us.  We are proud of all our staff at the Bideford office who do an outstanding job for our clients on a daily basis.  Their continued contribution and commitment to giving outstanding service has helped us to win a national award for the third year running which is an amazing achievement.”