South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards commenced its volunteer programme with plenty of enthusiasm this year.
Employees donate a day annually to work with local initiatives such as charities or conservation projects. First up for 2026 was a day spent on the River Tale at Escot, where 10 Exeter team members donned wading gear to remove the invasive species Himalayan Balsam from...
South West employers are facing a growing financial burden as multiple wage, tax and compliance changes converge ahead of April. Mark Simic from Simpkins Edwards explains why businesses across the region, particularly Devon, are bracing for a cumulative rise in employment costs following measures introduced in the 2025 Autumn Budget.
He said: “The combined effect of several overlapping...
South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards welcomed local teams back for an evening of brain-teasing fun as its annual Really Big Quiz returned in support of the Mayor of Barnstaple’s chosen charities.
This year’s fundraising will support two fantastic local causes: Man Down, a nonprofit organisation offering peer-led talking groups for men facing mental health challenges; and Barum...
South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is celebrating the success of its specialist event designed to equip GP practices with practical strategies for managing rising costs while embracing sustainability.
Around 50 delegates from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset attended The Business of General Practice, a free one-day seminar at Sandy Park in Exeter, which addressed critical...
One of the South West’s leading tax experts is adding to the day job with a senior role in the armed forces. As of 01 January 2020 Jean-Paul Quertier, a Lt Col in the Army Reserves and partner at Exeter-based Chartered Accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, will be taking command of Army Training Unit (West).
Overseeing more than 500 Army Reserve recruits passing through both Wyvern...
