Providing Expert Taxation Advice, Business Strategy and Planning in Sligo since 1987.
Casey Kavanagh & Company is an accountancy firm based in Sligo town. The practice was first established in 1987 and was taken over by the present partnership in 1998.
We work with a wide variety of clients from individuals and partnerships to small and medium sized companies. We carry out the full range of accountancy services including accounting, taxation and business planning and advice in Sligo.
We believe in forming close working relationships with our clients and that the level of personal service and accessibility we provide has become a noted strength of our practice over the years.
Meet the team
Joe has been a Partner in the Practice for the past 30 years, and Managing Partner for 23 years up and until August 2021. He has over 40 years experience, graduating from NUIG in 1980. He has gained extensive knowledge over those years in Financial Accounting, Audit, Taxation, Corporate Management and other areas.
He has also, over those years, dealt with a large variety of businesses across all sectors including , Companies, Sole Traders, Partnerships, Service Businesses, etc.
Joe is a fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland for over 20 years.
Joe enjoys all types of sports and gardening, outside of office hours.
Having joined the firm in March 2021, John became the firm’s Managing Partner in September 2021. Having worked in a variety of practice roles, he has extensive experience in the provision of audit, accounting, taxation and corporate finance services to a wide range of Irish SME’s.
He also deals with the personal tax affairs of a range of sole trader and professional partnership clients and is the compliance partner for regulated legal, auctioneer, insurance broking and charity sector clients.
John qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2009 and became a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2011.
Outside of the office, John enjoys following local sports and is also involved in Junior coaching with his local GAA Club. He is also a keen golfer.
He also deals with the personal tax affairs of a range of sole trader and professional partnership clients and is the compliance partner for regulated legal, auctioneer, insurance broking and charity sector clients.
John qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2009 and became a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in 2011.
Outside of the office, John enjoys following local sports and is also involved in Junior coaching with his local GAA Club. He is also a keen golfer.
Anita graduated with a Bachelor of Business Studies Finance. She joined the firm as a trainee and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2007. Anita was awarded a fellowship with Chartered accountants Ireland in 2017.
Anita has an in-depth knowledge of taxation, auditing, accounting and company secretarial services for companies for the practice’s diverse range of SME clients in varying industries including regulated entities and charities.
She also has vast experience in dealing with sole trader and partnerships in areas of taxation and accounting services.
In her spare time Anita enjoys Pilates and likes to embrace the Atlantic Ocean with a spot of sea swimming whatever the season.
Anita has an in-depth knowledge of taxation, auditing, accounting and company secretarial services for companies for the practice’s diverse range of SME clients in varying industries including regulated entities and charities.
She also has vast experience in dealing with sole trader and partnerships in areas of taxation and accounting services.
In her spare time Anita enjoys Pilates and likes to embrace the Atlantic Ocean with a spot of sea swimming whatever the season.
Curtis joined the firm in 2007 as a trainee accountant. He qualified as an Associate of Chartered Accountants’ Ireland in 2011 and was awarded a Fellowship with Chartered Accountants' Ireland in 2022.
Curtis has expansive knowledge and experience in providing accounting, audit, taxation and company secretarial services to a range of SME’s and regulated entities (in particular solicitors’). He also has experience in providing a wide variety of accounting and taxation services to sole traders and partnerships.
In his spare time, Curtis enjoys kayaking, running and going to the cinema.
General
Questions
Why do I need an accountant?
Isn’t it just larger businesses that need an accountant?
Of course not, even the smallest business can benefit from advice on ways to minimise tax and manage their accounts. If you prefer, we can handle all of your bookkeeping, regular management accounts and VAT returns on your behalf.
The added benefit of us being involved is that having prepared the books it makes the final accounts much easier, saving time and keeping costs down.
Is it expensive to use an accountant?
Working with an accountant is an added cost to any business. However, the cost should be offset by the value they add. We work closely with our clients to achieve their goals. By getting to know you and your business well, we can tailor what we do specifically for your needs and your strategy, thereby adding value.
How do you charge?
We aim to provide you with a fixed fee quote that will cover the areas we will work on together. This will be based on the complexity and volume of the tasks involved. Should any additional assignments come up during the year then we will provide a quote in advance, unless the matter is urgent and it is in your best interests to take action on your behalf. We offer you the chance to pay our fees monthly and avoid having a large invoice in one go, which helps your cashflow.
Can I maintain my own accounting records?
If you want to keep your own accounting records, then that is fine. If you need some help then we can give you some training. Ensuring that you understand the best way to prepare your accounting information makes it easier for us to complete your accounts or tax return. If we do this for you then you can concentrate on running your business.
I've been up and running for a couple of years. How can you help me?
Sometimes it helps to have a fresh pair of eyes look at your business. We will listen to you and firstly understand the history of the business and then how you want to develop it. We can carry out a “healthcheck” of the operating systems, management and financial reporting in place; advise on any matters arising and recommend any actions required. All designed to match up with your goals, which we established at the outset.
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