Kathy Ladanowski BA ACA

I am a chartered accountant, qualified in 2002 with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. I have over 10 years experience working closely with many different types of owner managed businesses and charities in the North West area. Prior to starting my training I gained a degree in accounting and finance from Liverpool John Moores University.

During the past 10 years I have worked with three of the largest independent firms of accountants in the north west area. This has given me a range of exposure to all areas of accounting and finance, from preparing accounts and tax returns for sole traders such as plumbers and plasterers,  through to preparing and auditing the accounts of a multimillion pound chain of restaurants.

My objective behind starting up this business was to be able to provide a genuine solution for owner managed businesses in the north west area. The current market conditions that are making it tougher for business mean that it is now more important that companies pay close attention to controlling their costs and maintaining cash flow. I will be able to utilise the skills I have gained over the past 10 years in order to provide you with the systems and information you need to help make your business a success.  My objective is to provide an accountancy practice with a personal touch and answer many of the shortcomings which may exist at more traditional accountancy firms. 

Whether you are looking to set up in business for the first time and are looking for assistance in where to start, or are the owner of an established limited company, I will be able to bring my experience and expertise to assist you in managing your own and your company's finances whilst meeting statutory requirements.

Outside of work, I have two horses and compete in British Dressage competitions, recently being placed 10th in the novice restricted section at our first visit to the regional championships held at Somerford Park. I also qualified for the elementary restricted winter semi finals to be held in February 2010, unfortunatly due to my horses injury I was unable to attend. I am hoping to be back competing before the end of 2010!

 I am also the proud owner of a Honda CB400 (NC31)  motorbike, thanks to the interest and help of my partner, Dave. However, he now has to go a little bit slower on his bike to let me keep up!

We are enjoying the current Moto GP season, although look forward to seeing the action hotting up once more when Rossi returns! We had a good ride down to Silverstone for a fantastic weekend, as the weather was superb we went down on our bikes and sailed past the queues of cars trying to get in. We are also cheering on the Brits in World Superbikes.