Cowgills
Our coverage on Cowgills focuses on the strategic growth, leadership developments, and advisory services delivered by this independent accountancy firm based in the North West of England. Accountancy Today reports on the firm’s M&A activity, regional expansions, sector specialisms, and client engagements across audit, tax, corporate finance, and wealth management. We analyse Cowgills’ role in supporting entrepreneurial businesses, mid-market firms, and high-net-worth individuals, as well as its investment in talent, digital transformation, and brand development. Our editorial also explores the firm’s position within a competitive regional market and its ambitions for continued growth. This coverage provides accountants, partners, and business advisers with valuable insight into Cowgills’ evolving role in the UK accountancy profession.
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Sep- 2024 -17 SeptemberLatest News
Cowgills welcomes 14 new graduates
North West accountancy and business advisory firm Cowgills has taken on 14 new graduates and school leavers as part of the company’s annual Cowgills Academy scheme. The recruits will be split across the firm’s Bolton, Manchester and Liverpool offices. Working across audit, tax, deal advisory and business recovery, they will…
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Jul- 2024 -25 JulyAccounting Firms
Sumer-owned RMT acquires Ribchesters
RMT Accountants and Business Advisors, which is part of Sumer, has announced the acquisition of Ribchesters Chartered Accountants in Durham City. With Sumer’s backing, the acquisition aims to enhance RMT’s commercial strategy for growth, strengthening both firms’ client service offerings across audit and accounting, recovery and insolvency, specialist tax, business…
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17 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 17/7/2024
Sumer has acquired Staffordshire-based DPC Chartered Accountants to enhance its regional growth. Operating from Stoke-on-Trent, DPC offers audit, accounts, tax advice, compliance counsel, payroll, and business services. Known for its 50% female partner ratio and strong client relationships, DPC has been chosen for its strategic location between Sumer’s existing Hubs,…
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17 JulyBusiness
Sumer acquires DPC Chartered Accountants
Sumer has announced the acquisition of Staffordshire-based DPC Chartered Accountants, which aims to further boost its growth prospects in the region. Built on 80 years of experience, DPC utilises intelligent accounting solutions to guide businesses and private clients. Operating from its Stoke-on-Trent office, DPC provides audit, accounts, corporate and personal…
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3 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 3/7/2024
Real estate investment trust NewRiver has appointed Forvis Mazars as its new auditor, replacing PwC after a competitive tender process. PwC will step down at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, with NewRiver expressing appreciation for PwC’s services. There are no issues to report related to PwC’s departure. NewRiver’s portfolio includes…
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3 JulyAccounting Firms
Cowgills saves 39 jobs in Fairhursts Design Group sale
Cowgills’ business recovery team has advised on the sale of The Fairhursts Design Group Limited to national design practice Bond Bryan, saving 39 jobs across Manchester, Cambridge and Southampton. The Fairhursts Design Group Limited, which was established as a partnership in 1986, operated as an architectural practice across three locations…
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1 JulyAccounting Firms
R T Marke and Co acquires Kirk Hills
R T Marke and Co Chartered Accountants has announced its acquisition of Exeter-based firm Kirk Hills, marking a “significant” milestone that expands its presence in Devon and Cornwall. R T Marke & Co. Chartered Accountants, which is part of the Sumer Group, was initially founded in 1985. The acquisition was…
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Jun- 2024 -19 JuneLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 19/6/2024
In May, England and Wales saw 2,006 company insolvencies, a 6% drop from April and 21% lower year-on-year after adjustments. Despite the decline, insolvency rates are significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. The figures include 271 compulsory liquidations, 1,590 creditors’ voluntary liquidations, 126 administrations, and 19 company voluntary arrangements. Over the…
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19 JuneBusiness
Cowgills saves over 40 jobs in A B Group Packaging sale
Cowgills Business Recovery team has advised on the sale of A B Group Packaging Limited to a third-party purchaser, saving over 40 jobs in South Wales. A B Group Packaging UK Limited operated from Ebbw Vale, Wales and is the English subsidiary of an Irish-based group of companies that produced…
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13 JuneLegal
Sumer launches legal offering amid rapid scaling plan
Mid-market accountancy practice Sumer has today (13 June) launched Sumer Law, its latest offering that will be providing legal services to the group’s SME client base. The new venture will initially focus on corporate, commercial, and employment advice. As a result, the group has appointed head of legal services, James…
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