Cyber extortion - a worrying trend
Breathe Technology writes: We’re always hearing how cybercrime figures are rising. That’s nothing new.
PEM welcome 2024 trainee intake
PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, have recruited 21 trainees to its student training programme taking the total number of employees at the firm to almost 250.
PEM Celebrates Disability Pride Month
PEM is proud to celebrate Disability Pride Month, as part of their ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
UK CFOs gear up for growth following the election
Corporate risk appetite among UK CFOs has seen its biggest rise in more than four years, following the general election;
PEM Charitable Trust donate £1500 to The Red Hen Project
The PEM Charitable Trust were delighted to donate a grant of £1500 to The Red Hen Project last month.
Bailey Fisher welcomes Ludo Chapman as Non-Exec Chair
Bailey Fisher is pleased to announce the appointment of Ludo Chapman as Non-Executive Chair. Ludo brings a wealth of experience in driving business growth and fostering innovation, as a Founder, CEO and Chair/NED. He currently runs the Innovation Practice, and sits on the board of several high-growth companies.
Tax planning early is key
You may be aware that HMRC have published the latest figures on tax receipts from April 2024 to May 2024. Whilst tax cannot obviously not be completely avoided, the latest short term figures highlight that early and ongoing planning will help to mitigate taxes in a sensible way, which are compounded over a person’s lifetime.
First Intuition sponsor UCAS’s Accountancy and Finance Industry Guide
Accountancy training provider First Intuition is delighted to be working alongside UCAS as the sponsor for their Industry Guide to Apprenticeships in Accountancy and Finance.
Introductions from the new Secretary of State for Education
First Intuition Director, Gareth John, was invited to represent the IoD Education Group at a Ministerial Reception last night at the Department for Education
PEM aids charities that support families with young children and new mothers
In June, the PEM Charitable Trust donated £150’s worth of baby food to Ely Baby Bank in Fordham. Ely Baby Bank are a Cambridgeshire-based community project offering a safe and friendly place for all families to access everything they need for babies up to 18 months old, completely free of charge.
Junior Pensions - the under-rated, compounding powerhouse
Gifting to children or grandchildren is an excellent way to set them up for a brighter future. But there is one option that often flies under the radar - the Junior Pension. We look at the benefits and drawbacks to this investment option.
Increased investor profits ahead, is the UK ready? Chand Chudasama from Price Bailey Chartered Accountants shares his take
With last week's election resulting in a Labour victory, the new government is expected to soon start working on its plans to crowd in private investment to fund its clean energy infrastructure ambitions. The move, which combats strict fiscal rules limiting the scope for raising state funds to acquire valuable assets, may offer new investment opportunities in the UK. Experts now predict the UK…
July 2024 - Monthly House Views - Central banks into the deep end
As inflation continues to fall on both shores of the Atlantic, the major central banks could begin scaling down the restrictive nature of their monetary policy.
PEM Charitable Trust donate toys and resources to Ormiston Families
In June, the PEM Charitable Trust donated over £500 worth of books, toys, and resources such as clay and Play-Doh to Ormiston Families in support of their “Stars Bereavement” service for children.
Price Bailey Chartered Accountants highlights Labour's Tax Loophole Expectations
Labour’s pledge to raise £565mn a year by closing a tax “loophole” on Private Equity may fall short of expectations, according to corporate finance expert Chand Chudasama, from Cambridge based accountancy firm, Price Bailey.
PEM celebrates Pride MonthPEM celebrates Pride Month
PEM is delighted to announce the successful celebration of Pride Month this June.
Empowering business growth with strategic financial management
CC Consulting writes...For any business, regardless of sector, growth is a number one objective. A sustainable business requires the right balance of intellectual capital, strategic partnerships, and in-demand products or services.
Deloitte’s Annual Review of Football Finance: European football market revenues rise by 16% to €35.3 billion in 2022/23 season
The European football market grew by 16% in the 2022/23 season to €35.3bn, boosted by the lifting of all remaining COVID-19 restrictions and the 2022 FIFA World Cup; The ‘big five’ European leagues generated total revenue of €19.6bn, up €2.3bn (14%) on the previous season, and reported an aggregate operating profit (€0.5bn) for the first time since 2018/19; Premier League clubs’ revenue…
PEM employees conquer Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours
In an inspiring display of determination, 34 PEM employees took part in the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge, conquering the highest peaks in England, Scotland, and Wales in just 24 hours.
First Intuition unveils their 2024 Accountancy Salary Guide for East Anglia
First Intuition, the award-winning accountancy training provider, is proud to announce the release of its fourth annual Accountancy Salary Guide, a thorough report aimed at informing employers in East Anglia about average salaries for trainee and qu
UK Millennials to capitalise on £850bn inter-generational wealth transfer, as Cambridge accountancy firm Price Bailey predicts a business sale boom
Chand Chudasama, strategic corporate finance partner at Cambridge accounting firm Price Bailey, notes that “tired” business owners are looking to sell up before the impending election, saying “Plenty of business owners are exhausted after stewarding their businesses through inflation, supply chain disruption, currency fluctuations and Covid, and are anticipating tax and/or legislative changes.”
PEM named finalist for Corporate Social Responsibility Award
PEM, a leading independent firm of accountant, tax and business advisers in Cambridge, are proud to announce that they have been named a finalist for the Cambridgeshire S
Not all those entitled to audit exemption should choose it, warns local Cambridge accountancy firm
Following changes to company size thresholds, thousands of SMEs will soon be exempt from mandatory financial audits. According to a Government source, the plans which are set to be implemented in the autumn, will relieve an estimated 13,000 UK companies from the requirement.
Are you reviewing your IT?
Are you satisfied with your current IT provider? Do they cover all your requirements, such as cloud computing, and have they implemented a Cyber Security Plan? Do you get regular reporting on this?
June 2024 - Monthly House Views - Remaining calm amidst political uncertainty
The announcement of snap elections in the UK and France has added further complexity to an already packed election agenda.