What you need to know about the upcoming changes to Entrepreneurs Relief Entrepreneurs often see their business as a valuable asset to provide them with pension when they retire and have been counting on Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) to minimise the capital gains tax on sale of their business. However, with the 2020 budget around the…
Griffin Accountants are delighted to be shortlisted in the 2019 Express and Echo Business Awards in the Business Growth of the Year for under 50 employees. Griffin Accountant’s recipe of success is underpinned by the ability to succeed when tendering for audits against much larger firms and their ongoing staff enrichment and training process. They…
Griffin Chartered Accountants has been joined by East Devon accountancy firm Sloane Walker in a move that means an increase of 25 per cent in the company’s personnel and client base. Griffin owners, Graham Higgins and Misty Nickells say they have been looking for just such an opportunity as part of expansion plans for the…
In September, the government finally brought in long-awaited legislation making it possible for a community interest company (CIC) to convert to a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). Becoming a charity is only really appropriate if you’re planning to direct 100% of your profits into good causes. But what are the benefits? Is it right for your…
A Devon accountancy firm has opened its second office, three years after opening its first. Griffin Chartered Accountants has taken a two floor suite at Silverdown Office Park at Exeter Airport Business Park, following on from its first in Honiton. Graham Higgins, who founded the company with business partner Misty Nickells, said: “We had been…
Griffin are delighted to be shortlisted in the 2018 Express and Echo Business Awards as Apprentice Employer of the Year. The firm places great value on its apprenticeship scheme and invests significant amounts of time and money to ensure they receive the best possible training and development opportunities. This includes sending all Chartered Accountancy trainees…
Griffin’s Xero expertise has been further recognised with the awarding of Gold Partner Status, owing to their growing portfolio of clients utilising the cloud accountancy package. The firm has gained an excellent reputation for their Xero know-how and have clients across the South West, as well as further afield. Key to Griffin’s success has been…
When setting up a Social Enterprise, you can choose from a number of different legal structures. Your choice will have an impact on the amount of tax you pay, and any grants or investment opportunities. There are several options, but in the main they fall into three umbrella categories: charities, limited companies and community interest…
Griffin Chartered Accountants have become the latest company to join the South West Growth Service group of partners, adding their growing capability to supporting SMEs across the SW peninsula. The Honiton based firm, founded by Misty Nickells and Graham Higgins, provide exceptional service and advice to businesses and individuals but have a particular empathy with…