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.
Friendly service
Our family-run firm offers a personal approach and consistency where clients feel confident that they are in safe hands.
Bespoke offering
We provide a tailored range of services from compliance – accounts, Tax Returns, VAT and payroll to advisory – business growth and tax planning.
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.
Clear tax advice
We offer detailed tax payment timetables and guide you through HMRC’s requirements. We are a Making Tax Digital ready firm.
MEET THE TEAM
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucy Rock
Accounts Preparation
Lucy joined the team in the summer of 2019. She works part-time, preparing accounts for sole traders.
Nikki Wilkinson
Accounts Preparation
Nikki joined the team in September 2017. She works part-time, preparing accounts for sole traders.
Kate Thurlow
Administration
Kate often meets the clients and she helps out with the administration part-time. She can also turn her hand to number-crunching.
Megan Straker
Administration
Megan is the firm’s administrator. She joined the team in January 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucy Rock
Accounts Preparation
Lucy joined the team in the summer of 2019. She works part-time, preparing accounts for sole traders.
Nikki Wilkinson
Accounts Preparation
Nikki joined the team in September 2017. She works part-time, preparing accounts for sole traders.
Kate Thurlow
Administration
Kate often meets the clients and she helps out with the administration part-time. She can also turn her hand to number-crunching.
Megan Straker
Administration
Megan is the firm’s administrator. She joined the team in January 2020.
