Adrian Hemmings, Partner at Simpkins Edwards, comments on today's Autumn Statement.
“My overall impression is that this Autumn Statement has been, unsurprisingly, a palate cleanser for the main course in 12 month’s time or during the 2015 budget. It was politically driven, with the current Government not wanting to give away any headline-grabbing policies this far in advance of the next general election, which would give the opposition too much time to respond.
“The figures on the economy are generally encouraging, which is probably a good enough headline in itself to...
Exeter’s 10th annual Really Big Quiz really did turn out to be the biggest ever, raising an impressive £5,981.90 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s charity, SOCOPS – the most ever raised at the event.
Organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, this year with support from Tozers Solicitors, the quiz took place at the Corn Exchange in Exeter on Wednesday 8 May. More teams from local businesses entered than ever before, with a reserve list having to be started after the venue’s capacity of 70 teams was reached.
Guests enjoyed a lighthearted evening of challenging...
Exeter’s annual Really Big Quiz, organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the Lord Mayor of Exeter is appealing for more teams to sign up and help support his charity.
The event, which is to be held on Wednesday 8 May at the Corn Exchange, is this year also being supported by Tozers Solicitors, which has been working alongside Simpkins Edwards and the Lord Mayor’s office to organise prizes for an auction and raffle to take place before the second half of the quiz. Prizes gathered so far include a signed Exeter City...
A group of ‘Mo Bros’ from Exeter-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has so far raised over £400 by taking part in ‘Movember’ – and the total is set to rise when additional money raised from the staff Christmas party is added later this month.
Motivated by Partner Adrian Hemmings, who lost his father-in-law to prostate cancer 10 years ago, the Mo Bros included Jamie Brimblecombe, Jason Chant, Jon Dufty, Nick Feeney, Phill Hargreaves, Mark Simic, Jordan Mitchell, Antony Norman and Richard Holt who are all based at the Exeter office.
Adrian Hemmings, partner at Simpkins Edwards LLP, commented: “Phillip Hammond delivered his autumn statement in a markedly different and more measured style to his predecessor which received less heckling from the opposition benches. However, there didn’t appear to be any major giveaways to any sector or group and no major unexpected headlines. “The biggest news for the south west is likely to be the cancellation of the fuel duty rise reversal, which is good news for individuals and businesses. Regional landlords and letting agents will feel the impact of the banning of lettings fees to...
We asked local business expert Adrian Hemmings from Simpkins Edwards LLP “What is cash flow forecasting?”
Adrian explains the importance of cash flow forecasting and gives great advice on how to prepare a cash flow forecast. “Split your payments to suppliers to show those that need to be paid immediately, those due at the end of the month, including staff, and those that do not need to be paid for a longer period of time.”
To find out more you can contact Adrian by email at exeter@simpkinsedwards.co.uk and on the phone at 01392 211233
