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Accrual Accounting: Why Your Business Might Need it More than You Think

For many business owners, especially those starting out, accounting is an afterthought. Revenue goes in, expenses go out, and the hope is that there’s something left at the end. But as companies grow, the need for accurate financial insight becomes not just helpful—it becomes essential. That’s where accrual accounting comes into play.

While cash-based accounting might work for freelancers or micro-businesses, accrual accounting offers a far more complete and forward-looking picture of your company’s financial health. In fact, many mid-sized and large enterprises are legally...

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Taxing exams success for city trio

Three tax specialists at chartered accountants Francis Clark have passed some of the most demanding tax related examinations further enhancing the firm’s award-winning tax practice.

Sam Shute, a manager in Francis Clark’s Family Business team, and VAT consultant Becky Hayes have both passed their Chartered Tax Adviser qualifications, which is regarded as the 'gold standard' among tax professionals.

Sam is now able to provide higher levels of tax knowledge to business services clients while Becky can do the same for clients and other professionals on all indirect tax matters...

Everys support Budleigh Literary Festival

Everys Solicitors have once again agreed to sponsor the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival.

Due to take place between Thursday, September 18, and Sunday, September 21, 2014, this prestigious annual festival has a reputation for attracting big names from the literary world and this year is no different.

Earl Spencer, Paddy Ashdown, Kate Mosse, Fay Weldon, Kate Atkinson, Kate Adie and Michael Morpurgo are among the authors who will share their work at the four-day event along with the festival’s president Hilary Mantel.

Bruce Brooker, Everys’ commercial director,...

Late nights for Devon estate agents

They've pioneered Sunday opening and aerial drone videos, now award-wining Devon estate agency Helmores will be locking up late twice a week.

A trial was carried out during the summer which proved so successful that it has been extended.

Announcing the late opening initiative, Phil Morgan, co-owner and partner of Helmores said: "People are leading increasingly busy lives with all manner of obligations. Therefore, we want to continue to make the house buying process as stress free and easy as possible for all concerned.

"Many of the retail outlets...

Kitsons launch free legal surgery

Devon law firm Kitsons has launched a monthly drop-in Legal Surgery at the newly refurbished Exeter Library, offering local residents a free consultation on wills, powers of attorney, and probate issues.

Kitsons Private Client specialist Charlie Siegle will be available for 30 minute individual appointments on the third Wednesday of each month from Wednesday 17th September, between 1.00pm and 3.00pm at the city centre Library on Castle Street.

Charlie Siegle, Associate at Kitsons said: “Our new monthly legal surgeries will provide local residents and visitors to the Library...

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Pavey Group's new recruits

Insurance & Financial Services firm Pavey Group has recruited a highly experienced Commercial Account Manager and Independent Financial Adviser to assist with growth plans for the company’s Exeter office.

Kevin Hext, Commercial Account Manager, formerly worked for national heavyweight broker Marsh & McLennan. It was here that Kevin became an Account Executive with responsibility for the management and development of the Motor Trade account. Kevin has since worked for many years at local broker Foster Leighton where he expanded his knowledge of general commercial insurance....

New buildings for Exeter Science Park

New buildings are planned at Exeter Science Park to accommodate high growth and technology and research intensive companies looking to expand their operations.

National property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) is acting as agent for Exeter Science Park and is actively seeking science and technology businesses to occupy a series of grow on buildings.

The buildings are being developed as part of the first phase of the science park, which includes the £8 million Science Park Centre for collaboration and innovation opening in spring 2015.

Gerry Shattock, general...

Four successful years for Exeter IT firm

Business is on an ever-upward trajectory for innovative Exeter-based IT firm Hosted Desktop UK (HDUK), which is currently celebrating its four-year anniversary.

The firm’s virtual desktop solutions were an instant success when launched by Managing Director Adam Chetnik in 2010, following two years of rigorous research and development into cloud-based technology by the entrepreneur.

Designed to enable more flexible working by replacing the traditional, in-house IT infrastructure, the firm’s tailor-made hosted desktop system quickly attracted users, particularly within the...

Exeter lawyers leaders in their field

The new edition of an influential guide to the legal profession has singled out 27 lawyers from one of Devon’s top firms as “leaders in their field”. Exeter firm Stephens Scown LLP has 27 of its lawyers highlighted as “leaders in their field” in the 2015 edition of Chambers, an independent guide to law firms. Two of Stephens Scown’s “leaders” have been included in the guide for the first time. They are: Michael Beadel, the firm’s chairman and a partner in the commercial property team in Truro and James Keliher, a partner and head of the corporate team in Exeter. Robert Camp, Stephens Scown...

Pavey Group staff make their mark

Pavey Group has long promoted the development of its staff, and 2014 has already brought great recognition for the Exeter and Torbay based Insurance and Financial Services firm.

Pavey Group are strong supporters of the local Insurance Institute and were incredibly proud to see Helen Jones, Senior Account Manager, representing the Exeter Institute as President for 2013/2014. The Chartered Insurance Institute is the world’s leading professional body for the Insurance and Financial Services Industry, and is committed to maintaining the highest standard of technical competence. The...

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Accrual Accounting: Why Your Business Might Need it More than You Think

Taxing exams success for city trio

Everys support Budleigh Literary Festival

Late nights for Devon estate agents

Kitsons launch free legal surgery

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Pavey Group's new recruits

New buildings for Exeter Science Park

Four successful years for Exeter IT firm

Exeter lawyers leaders in their field

Pavey Group staff make their mark

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