Monahans to hold Charity Seminar at Chippenham Golf Club

Monahans, one of the largest accountancy firms in the west of England, is holding a Charity Seminar at the Chippenham Golf Club on Thursday 13 November 2014.

The event will be chaired by David Philpott, chief executive of Wiltshire Air Ambulance. David will talk about the issues faced by his charity.

Putting the complexities of charity accounting under the microscope, the Monahans Charity Seminar will examine a range of relevant topics. These include the latest charity SORPs (Statements of Recommended Practice), trustee responsibilities, VAT and HR.

With many not for profit clients throughout Wiltshire and Somerset, Monahans understands the issues faced by charities and is well placed to provide expert professional consultancy.

Speaking for Monahans at the seminar will be:

Mike Shawyer - Managing Partner

Mike is a specialist in VAT planning and advice. His areas of expertise include property transactions including new build projects, international services provision and partial exemption issues. Mike helps Monahans' clients navigate complex tax issues and minimise their VAT liability.

Steve Fraser - Partner

Working with regulated clients such as charities, academies and pension schemes, Steve provides expert consultancy for compliance-led matters such as auditing, accounting and taxation. He also offers practical financial advice to organisations across all industry sectors.

Linda Boss - Partner

Linda is a charity specialist. Her diverse portfolio includes academies, charities, family businesses and individual companies. She has served as a school governor and a trustee of a small local charity. Linda has also worked on a voluntary basis for the Prince's Trust, interviewing applicants for funding.

Steve and Linda hold the ICACW Diploma in Charity Accounting, a qualification that acknowledges expertise and experience in this area at the highest level.

Peta Fry - HR Director

Working in a variety of sectors including charities, SMEs, international companies and the NHS, Peta has established HR strategies and teams to help businesses grow while operating within employment legislation.

The Monahans Charity Seminar will take place at the Chippenham Golf Club, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 5LT on Thursday 13 November 2014. Doors will open for refreshments and networking at 8.30am. The seminar will run from 9.00am to 10.30am.

Places at the event are free, though pre-booking is required. To secure your place at the event, visit www.monahans.co.uk/events/charity-accounting-seminar-in-chippenham or call Clare Way on 01225 785520.

With 15 partners and a total staff of around 120 across its offices in Bath, Chippenham, Glastonbury, Swindon, Trowbridge and Frome, Monahans is one of the largest independent chartered accountancy groups in the west of England.

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Monahans – Backgrounder

Monahans

With 15 partners and a total staff of around 120 across its offices in Bath, Chippenham, Glastonbury, Swindon and Trowbridge, Monahans is one of the largest independent chartered accountancy groups in the west of England. The firm, which also incorporates Monahans Financial Services Ltd, provides a full range of accountancy, tax, investment, insurance and human resource services to businesses and private individuals:

Accountancy Services, available to all types of organisation including limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, charities and trusts. Services include full production of accounts, tax computations, book keeping and a management accounts function.

Audit Services, providing independent confirmation ofclients’ accounts, adding credibility in the eyes of third parties.

Business Recovery and Insolvency, helping both businesses and private individuals understand their options and make informed choices.

Business acquisition and disposal, maximising the value and tax efficiency of the sale of businesses and helping clients research, initiate and conclude purchasing opportunities.

Elite Payroll Service, taking the hassle out of this time-consuming, yet crucial financial function. Monahans is a BACS Approved Payroll Bureau and handles payroll procedures to the value of more than £4 million every month.

Employee Benefit Services, a range of employee benefits designed to help clients attract and retain the best people. Benefits include pensions, death in service schemes, private medical insurance and eye tests, retirement options, childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes.

Forensic Accounting. Acting as an expert witness, expert adviser or expert determiner, Monahans offers extensive and in-depth experience in dispute processes.

HR Solutions, offering ad hoc support as and when required or acting as the client’s in-house human resources department.

IT Services, a range of business and finance-aligned IT advisory services and software solutions. Monahans provides management information systems, specialist reporting, database development and admin and management training.

Strategic Business Improvement, including strategic and financial planning and a business development consultancy.

Integrated Tax Services, helping businesses, trusts and individual clients understand the complexities of the UK and international tax systems and minimise tax liabilities within the legal framework.

Monahans encourages its staff to think creatively and, through a structured support system, has created an environment in which people can develop their skills and further their careers. As well as an ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Gold Award for the quality of training it provides its trainees, Monahans has been awarded ACCA Approved Employer – Professional Development status.