31 January 2013
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Tax Planning 2013
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Recent News
by Sarah O'Neill

actionCOACH Seminar

On Friday morning the 18th January, Quintas hosted a seminar which was presented by actionCOACH business coach Kevin O'Keeffe.  

The seminar gave attendees examples on where they could:

  • Increase their number of leads
  • Increase their conversion rate on leads they are getting.
  • Get customers coming back more often
  • Increase their average sale.
  • Turning their marketing and advertising into an investment, rather than an expense
  • Increase their profitability

Money Matters!

Quintas have over the last few months contributed to a column in the Cork Independent entitled 'Money Matters'.  To view copies of the articles featured click on the links below:

11th October - The Personal Insolvency Bill Explained by Yvonne Barry

18th October -The Cost of Equality by Lynda McAuliffe

25th October - The Emerging Two Speed Banking System in Europe by David O'Shea

1st November - Top Tips for Saving Tax by Abina Kenneally

8th November - How to avoid a Revenue Attachement order by Mark Ryan

15th November - The Importance of Life Assurance & Income Protection by Anne O'Doherty

22nd November - Don't risk getting lost - its time to set your financial goals for 2013 by Paul O'Connell

29th November - I'm going out on my own with another fella by Fachtna O'Mahony

6th December - Employment & Investment Incentive by Kenny Kane

13th December - New Business Start Up Tips by Eugene O'Callaghan

20th December - Irelands Corporate Tax Rate by William Hogan

New Quintas Staff Appointments

Quintas is delighted to announce the appointment of some new staff members:

Dave O'Brien has been appointed as Tax Manager and will have responsibility for company reorganisations & restructuring, personal and corporate tax planning, succession planning and revenue audits.  Richard Good has also recently joined Quintas as a trainee accountant and is reporting to Paul O'Connell

 New Arrivals!

Congrats to Pamela Murphy, Tax Manager at Quintas and her husband Wayne on the birth of their son Oisin & congrats to Richard Good and his wife Linda on the birth of their twin girls Ivy & Joanna.


An unusual Christmas Party for Quintas Staff!

The 2012 Quintas staff Christmas party was a bit of an unusual one in that it was a themed 'Band Fancy Dress'.  Everyone made the effort and a good day/night was had by all.  Thanks to the Muskerry Arms, Blarney & The White Horse, Ballincollig for looking after us all so well & of course the social committee for organising it.

Society of St Vincent de Paul, Giving Tree Campaign

This year Quintas staff were delighted to participate in the Society of St Vincent de Paul Giving Tree campaign.   Should your company have an interest in participating in 2013 click here to view further details on the campaign.

Special Olympics Ireland

Mark Ryan, Director, Quintas, is Treasurer and Committee Member (Munster Region) with Special Olympics Ireland.  Mark recently attended the launch of a new governance scheme which sees rugby stars bring their leadership skills to not for profit boards and the Special Olympics will benefit from this scheme.  Mark Ryan is pictured above with members of Special Olympics Ireland, David Wallace & Marcus Horan.

Quintas Wealth Management host golf event for charity

 


On Friday 2nd November, Quintas Wealth Management were delighted to host a golf event in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation.

With 20 participants making up 5 teams, the event was a great success with even the weather holding up, albeit with a frosty start!  The two winning teams were captained by Sean McSweeney, Director, Quintas, Tax Department & David O'Shea, Investment Director, Quintas Wealth Management, who kindly donated their winning prize of €250 to the Mercy Hospital Foundation.  Micheal Sheridan, CEO of the Mercy Hospital Foundation, was in attendance to accept the donation.

Recent Press Coverage

To view recent press coverage on Quintas click on the links below.

Irish Hardware Annual Directory, 2013 edition features an article by Lynda McAuliffe 'Help Your Business by Helping Yourself'.  Click here to view the article.

Cork Independent, 17th January edition, profile on the financial advisory team of Quintas Wealth ManagementClick here to view the article.

Cork Chamber magazine, January edition, coverage of Dave O'Briens appointment.  Click here to view the details.Irish Examiner, 4th January, coverage of Dave O'Briens appointment.  Click here to view details.

Cork Chamber magazine, December edition, picture of Quintas Wealth Management attendees at Business After Hours Networking Event.  Click here to view the magazine.

Accountancy Plus magazine
, December edition, featured an article by Mark Ryan. Click here to view details.


Cork Independent, 20th December, coverage of Dave O'Briens appointment.  Click here to view details.

Cork Independent, 6th December, Sean McSweeney commentary on Budget 2013.  Click here to view details.

Irish Farmers Journal, 15th November, feature on Quintas Wealth Managements 'Secure Agri Fund II'. Click here to view details.

Cork Independent, 8th November, Quintas feature 'Working in a new reality'.  Click here to view details.

Irish Farmers Journal, 25th October, feature on Quintas Wealth Managements 'Secure Agri Fund'.  Click here to view details.

Quintas Blog

To view some of our recent blog posts, please click on the links below.

Have you set your financial goals for your business in 2013?

Budget 2013 – a lack of positivity and innovation.

Budget 2013 Predictions and Positive changes that can make a difference.


Top tips for saving tax.

The advantages of EII for saving tax and raising finance.


Personal Insolvency Bill Explained.

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