Press Releases
December 2011
Rickard Keen helps client expand aviation business.
Rickard Keen has recently help a client expand his aviation business by buying a 50 % stake in an aircraft maintenance business.
December 2011
Accountants hit right notes with charity carol concerts
Rickard Keen has hit the right notes with two fundraising carol concerts in aid of local charities.
November 2011
Ho, ho, ho for Noel
Noel Kelleway lived up to his festive name by donning a red suit, beard and wig to take part in Southend-on-Sea’s Christmas Parade and lights switch-on.
November 2011
Many benefits available to investors in British film industry, says tax expert
Profitable companies in the UK could benefit from the next block buster movie by diversifying their trading structures and investing in the British film industry, a tax expert says.
November 2011
Listen out for small firm credit details in Autumn Statement, advises Rickard Keen
Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen is advising small and medium-sized business owners to pay close attention to Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement later this month for details of how the lack of credit available to their sector could be addressed.
November 2011
10th Anniversary celebrations for Rickard Keen Financial Services
Essex-based Rickard Keen Financial Services is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this month.
November 2011
Reward for success
Budding accountants have put their writing skills to the test in an essay writing competition held by Essex-based chartered accountants Rickard Keen.
October 2011
Rickard Keen client leading the fight against Alzheimer’s
A client of Essex-based Chartered Accountants Rickard Keen is leading the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with a pioneering iPad app.
October 2011
Exam success for trainee accountants
Two trainees at Essex chartered accountants Rickard Keen are celebrating after passing their latest set of exams with flying colours.
October 2011
Capital Gains Tax ruling
Rickard Keen are urging individuals making a disposal for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes to take note of a recent tribunal clarifying beneficial and legal ownership issues.
October 2011
Rickard Keen tax manager presented with prestigious industry award
A Tax Manager at Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen LLP has been awarded a prestigious Certificate of Merit from the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
Septemer 2011
The sky's the limit for accountancy student
An accountancy student got more than he bargained for after experiencing a flying lesson on the first day of a work shadowing placement at Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen.
Septemer 2011
Rickard Keen welcomes new recruit
Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen have welcomed a new recruit to the award winning practice.
August 2011
Rickard Keen director celebrates IFRS achievement
A director at Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen is celebrating after successfully completing The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) learning and assessment programme on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
July 2011
Fighting the Taxman
Rickard Keen accountants are reminding taxpayers about a little-known concession which can be used in the fight against threatening letters from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
May 2011
Rickard Keen celebrates second year of awards success
Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen is celebrating after scooping a prestigious regional award for the high standards of training it provides.
April 2011
New company car advisory fuel rates announced
Rickard Keen accountants are advising that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published details of its latest advisory fuel rates for company cars.
April 2011
Rickard Keen shortlisted for two local awards
There is reason for a double celebration for the partners and staff at Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen after being shortlisted for not one but two prestigious local awards.
April 2011
Avoiding tax on life insurance payouts
Rickard Keen accountants are warning Life Insurance Policy Holders to check the wording in relation to tax breaks.
April 2011
A Welcome Return at Rickard Keen
Rickard Keen, a firm of chartered accountants and chartered tax advisors based in Basildon and Southend, has welcomed back former employee Jamie Nice who is now a chartered accountant and national prize winner.
April 2011
On the Road to Becoming Partner
Rickard Keen, a firm of chartered accountants and chartered tax advisors based in Basildon and Southend, are pleased to announce that Peter Leonard has been promoted to Associate.
March 2011
A Full Network Breakfast
It was a morning of networking over breakfast for chartered accountants, Rickard Keen, who attended the Basildon District Council’s Business Breakfast on Wednesday 23rd March.
March 2011
Budget 2011 – the ‘Budget for Growth’
Essex based firm of chartered accountants, Rickard Keen LLP, is advising clients to look at the finer details of this year’s Budget and the provisions that have been made to fuel growth in businesses, to endure jobs for the future and to encourage enterprise across the UK.
March 2011
Networking at breakfast
Chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen are sponsoring and attending the Basildon District Council’s Business Breakfast on Wednesday 23rd March.
March 2011
Inheritance Tax and fine wine
Chartered accountancy firm, Rickard Keen, are reporting that there have recently been conflicting reports on whether investing in fine wine qualifies for an Inheritance Tax (IHT) break. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has insisted it does not, but others have argued that the ‘wasting asset’ rule applies.
March 2011
New addition to the Business Services Team
Rickard Keen, a firm of chartered accountants and chartered tax advisors based in Basildon and Southend, welcomed another new recruit last month with Anita Slotwinska joining their fast-growing Business Services Department.
March 2011
Changes to emergency tax codes
Rickard Keen accountants are warning employees that the ‘emergency’ tax codes which employers use when no tax code is available are set to change later this year.
February 2011
Changes to National Insurance payment dates
Essex chartered accountants Rickard Keen LLP are advising that from April 2011, payments for Class 2 National Insurance contributions will become due on the same dates as self-assessment tax bills – 31 January and 31 July.
February 2011
Long-serving managing partner steps down at Rickard Keen
This year will mark the end of an era at Essex chartered accountants Rickard Keen with the retirement of Managing Partner Bob Sadler, who first joined the firm in 1966.
February 2011
Small firms to get help with government contracts
Essex chartered accountants Rickard Keen LLP are advising small businesses that the government has announced plans to make it easier for smaller firms to win public sector contracts.
January 2011
‘Dragon’ role for Rickard Keen partner
Rickard Keen partner Bill Gould is lending his expertise to a new initiative in the mould of popular TV series Dragon’s Den, which will see local entrepreneur Philip Miller invest £100,000 of his own money into a new business venture in the Essex area.
January 2011
Accontancy Firm Celebrates Exam Success
Another member of the team at Essex chartered accountants Rickard Keen had cause to celebrate recently when he passed the final stage of his professional exams, meaning he is now a fully-qualified chartered accountant.
January 2011
Fears over new pension scheme
Essex chartered accountants Rickard Keen LLP are warning business owners that new rules requiring almost all employees to be automatically enrolled into workplace pension schemes could prove costly for smaller firms.
December 2010
Accountants Offer Online Support
Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen LLP has launched a new web-based accounting service which gives instant access to a company’s financial information, allowing them to provide more targeted and ongoing advice, and highlight any concerns or problems as they arise.
December 2010
Accountants Hit Right Notes With Charity Carol Concerts
Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen has hit the right notes with two fundraising carol concerts in aid of local charities.
December 2010
Accountants Welcome New Picture Of UK’s Economic Health
Essex chartered accountants Rickard Keen LLP have given a cautious welcome to key statements on how the UK economy is faring and its prospects for the future.
November 2010
Lending to businesses falls again
Essex chartered accountants Rickard Keen LLP are warning that lending to businesses fell for the fifth successive month in July, according to figures just released by the Bank of England (BoE), with £2.5billion less lent to business compared to the month before.
November 2010
Essex Accountants Share Farming Expertise
Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen recently shared its expert knowledge of the farming industry with those working in rural businesses in the local area.
November 2010
Essex Accountant Gains Global Insight
A partner at Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen recently returned from a conference in South Africa, where he was given an insight into the latest economic trends both on the continent and around the world.
November 2010
Over 180 fake tax websites shut down
Essex chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen LLP is warning taxpayers to be on their guard against so-called ‘phishing’ attacks involving emails which claim to be from HM Revenue and Customs.
November 2010
Investors in People status renewed
Rickard Keen has been successfully re-assessed for Investors in People (IIP) status, in recognition of the quality of training and support we offer to our staff.
October 2010
Rickard Keen Team Celebrate 30th Anniversary
The team at Rickard Keen gathered to celebrate an important milestone in the history of the firm with a champagne buffet at a local wine bar.
October 2010
New restrictions on holiday let tax relief
Essex chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen LLP is advising owners of properties used for Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHLs) that may have to make them available to let for longer in future – or risk losing the tax relief they attract.
October 2010
Team Event
The whole team at Rickard Keen recently got together for a half-day session run by leading business strategist and motivational speaker Royston Guest on how everyone has an important role to play in the firm’s future.
October 2010
Exam success for Paola
A member of the team at Rickard Keen is celebrating after passing the final stage of her professional exams with the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA), meaning she is now a fully-qualified accountant.
October 2010
Les Brazier
It is with the deepest regret that we report the sad passing of Les Brazier on Wednesday 6 October following a battle with Cancer. Les was the oldest surviving, elder statesman of the firm. He was educated at Southend High School for Boys and during the Second World War served in the Royal Air Force, being stationed among other places in India.
October 2010
Protect yourself against a big tax investigation
Last year, at Rickard Keen we introduced a new service to protect our clients in the event of a tax investigation from HM Revenue and Customs.
September 2010
Rickard Keen Welcomes Two New Recruits
Rickard Keen has welcomed another two recruits to its team after Louise Cusgrove and Brad Hallet joined as trainee accountants.
September 2010
Exam success for Adele
A trainee in Rickard Keen’s tax department has successfully completed the first stage of her professional qualifications with the firm’s support.
August 2010
Rickard Keen On Winning Streak
The accountants from Rickard Keen have been showing their sporting prowess this summer after triumphing in two charity events.
August 2010
Rickard Keen Marks 30 Years Of Success
Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen marked an important milestone last week as it celebrated its 30th anniversary.
August 2010
Exam success for Rickard Keen trainees
Three accountancy trainees at Rickard Keen have been celebrating success in their professional stage exams with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
July 2010
Rickard Keen Shortlisted For Another Award
Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen is in line for another prestigious business award – just weeks after its last success.
July 2010
Successful start for Sage workshops
Rickard Keen staged a free workshop for users of Sage accountancy software during June, with the first of three sessions of hints and tips to help users get the most out of the package.
July 2010
Advice for Businesses
Rickard Keen recently staged a joint event with NatWest on the theme of ‘Helping your business through the recovery’, providing local firms with advice and information on how to profit during the current uncertain economic climate.
June 2010
Accountants Pass On Budget Tips
The experts from Essex-based chartered accountants Rickard Keen LLP were on hand after this week’s Budget to inform local businesses about what the changes meant for them.
June 2010
Accountants Celebrate Team’s Success
Employees from Essex-based chartered accountants Rickard Keen LLP got together last week for their annual Team Breakfast meeting, to celebrate the firm’s recent success.
June 2010
Emergency Budget 2010 – ‘Tough but fair’ measures unveiled by Chancellor
Essex based firm of chartered accountants Rickard Keen LLP is advising clients to pay close attention to the Emergency Budget and its implications for businesses across the UK.
June 2010
Reclaiming VAT on motoring costs
Essex chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen has said the rules surrounding tax breaks on motoring costs are complicated and so it is easy to miss out on some of the permitted allowances.
May 2010
Rickard Keen Is Top Essex Accountancy Firm
Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen had cause to celebrate last night (Thursday, 20 May) after winning the inaugural Accountancy Firm of the Year award from the South Essex branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
May 2010
Rickard Keen Supports Fundraising Appeal
Partners and staff at Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen have been raising valuable funds for medical workers in some of the world’s poorest and most war-torn countries after staging a number of events in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières.
May 2010
Changes to VAT payments by post
We warning businesses which still make VAT payments by post that, since 1 April, all cheque payments are treated as having been received on the date when cleared funds reach the bank account of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
May 2010
Rickard Keen On Accountancy Awards Shortlist
Partners and staff at Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen are celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious local award.
April 2010
Successful start for Sage workshops
Rickard Keen recently staged its first Sage workshop, offering help and advice for clients who use their accountancy software.
March 2010
Don’t get too excited about the Budget
Essex-based firm of accountants, Rickard Keen, is advising people not to get too distracted by the positive-appearing announcements of this year’s Budget, and miss the plain and less appealing facts.
March 2010
Firms Face Penalties For Not Filing Online
Essex-based accountancy firm Rickard Keen has issued a reminder to local businesses that new rules obliging them to file their returns for VAT and PAYE via the internet come into force this year.
March 2010
Accountants Re-Launch Business Services
Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen has re-launched its range of specialist advice and support for local businesses.
February 2010
Essex Accountant’s Italian Job
A trainee accountant at Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen has recently returned from a visit to Italy, where she was able to spend a week sharing ideas and expertise with her counterparts.
February 2010
Accountants Help Media Experts Beat Downturn
Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen has welcomed fast-growing creative specialists Page Media into its ever-expanding portfolio of clients.
January 2010
Premiership Trophy Comes To Southend
Clients and contacts of Essex-based chartered accountancy firm Rickard Keen LLP will be able to live out their football fantasies and get their hands on the Premiership trophy during a networking event in Laindon next month.