ABOUT P.O’N. CARDEN

Founded by Philippe in 1977, two years after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, the practice has specialised since the very early years in the tax affairs of individuals working in theatre and television. The specialism has broadened to include film, opera and dance as well as designers, writers and visual artists.

The team at P O’N Carden has grown accordingly. The return of Philippe’s Chartered Accountant daughter, Mondane, to the practice in 2012 was a welcome modernising influence and she became a partner in 2015. She is shaping the strategy of the practice as it faces the challenges generated by the increasing digitalisation of tax and commercial activities as well as changes in the patterns of work of both clients and staff.

Philippe’s lecture “How to survive the UK Tax System” is delivered annually to students at LAMDA, Central and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and is much appreciated.

In addition to the preparation of accounts and the completion of tax returns, we routinely carry out Double Tax Relief calculations for clients who work overseas and use the averaging rules for creators of literary and artistic works. When appropriate, we claim the Seafarers’ Earnings Deduction for performers who have worked on cruise ships.

Bespoke offering

We provide a tailored range of services from compliance – accounts, Tax Returns, VAT and payroll to advisory – business growth and tax planning.

Clear tax advice

We offer detailed tax payment timetables and guide you through HMRC’s requirements. We are a Making Tax Digital ready firm.

Friendly service

Our family-run firm offers a personal approach and consistency where clients feel confident that they are in safe hands.

Specialisation in the Arts

Years of experience in the field has given us a wide breadth of knowledge across the whole spectrum of performing arts.

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MEET THE TEAM

Philippe Carden, MA, FCA

Partner

Philippe began the practice in 1977. Loving the world of theatre, he soon set up the firm’s niche, specialising in the tax affairs of actors, stage managers, technicians, directors, writers, producers as well as comedians, musicians and artists of all kinds.

Mondane Carden, BSc, MAAT, FCA

Partner

Mondane re-joined the practice in 2012 and she deals with the accounts and tax of sole traders and limited companies, advising entertainers and businesses in the creative industries. She splits her time between Derbyshire and the office in Ewell.

Andrew Fairmaner, BSc, MAAT, ACCA

Manager

Andrew started with the firm in 2013. He reviews the accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies. He also submits VAT returns and processes payroll. Andrew qualified with the ACCA in May 2019.

Diane Morgan

VAT Preparation

Diane works on the VAT returns for a number of high-profile clients and has been with the firm for over 30 years.

Nikki Wilkinson

Accounts Preparation

Nikki joined the team in September 2017. She works part-time, preparing accounts for sole traders.

Jessica Lapping

Accounts Preparation

Jess began working at P O’N Carden in June 2018. She prepares accounts and drafts tax returns for sole trader clients.