Welcome to Sophie Parkhouse, President, ICAEW South West
On Friday 18 May at the annual general meeting of ICAEW South West, Sophie Parkhouse was officially elected as the President for 2019 - 2020.
ICAEW South West
Events, news and contact details for ICAEW South West which supports members within Devon, Cornwall and Somerset (excluding North Somerset).
If you would like to find out more, get involved or bring something to our attention please send an email to: president.southwest@icaew.com
Latest news
New ICAEW Town Group to start in Yeovil
ICAEW’s local office in the south west is looking for sole practitioners and members based in smaller practices in the Yeovil area to support the creation of their own practitioners’ town group.
Brexit uncertainty impacts on regions business confidence
Business confidence in the South West stands at -7.0 this quarter, and it is the least negative in the UK, according to the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor™ (BCM). It is however the third successive quarter in negative territory, mainly due to Brexit uncertainty.
Are the aims of achieving Diversity and Equality the same?
I have been fortunate to attend a number of events recently promoting these extremely important objectives in the workplace.
How do we get our Regional Voice heard?
In this update from Martin J Warren, ICAEW Regional Director for the South West, He explains first-hand how vital it is for the regional voice to be heard by government, particularly in the current climate of uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
What is the most efficient way to travel across the region?
Martin J Warren FCA, ICAEW Regional Director for Wales and the South West, shares his thoughts on business travel around the region.
Do we need town centres anymore?
Martin Warren, ICAEW Regional Director for Wales and the South West examines the need of the 'town centre' in the modern world.
How can your voice be heard?
Martin Warren, Director for Wales & The South West, urges members to contribute to the political and economic debate.
We live in "interesting times"
It is often said that we live in “interesting times” which is an overused euphemism for significant change and turbulence. Comment from Martin J Warren, Director for Wales & The South West
South West: weaker confidence is holding back investment
Following recent improvements, business confidence is again negative in the South West as it was in Q3 2017. Rising concerns over the availability of skills, and high levels of spare capacity, are among the explanations. As a result, investment is rising only slowly and expected to continue doing so.
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About us
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The society serves over 2,800 members in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset (excluding the North Somerset and Mendip areas)
The society’s members come from accountancy practices small and large and from a range of business, public sector and Third Sector interests. The district society is deeply engaged in the development of the local economy and regards the development of the profession, especially among students and young professionals, as a crucial part of its work.
It also acts as a link between the ICAEW in Moorgate Place and members in the district.
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