Andrew Band (Accountants March)

Having been raised in March, Andrew returned to his home town after graduating from De Montfort University, Leicester, in 1994. Training with the firm in their March office, he qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1998 and he is now a resident partner. Andrew has developed a diverse portfolio of clients, although his area of expertise is primarily in dealing with owner managed businesses. Andrew also advises many of our agri related clients, including not only farming businesses but some larger businesses in the agriculture supply chain, due him being an audit partner in the firm. Andrew has a young family but also manages to spend some time pursuing interests outside of work and enjoys spending time in the countryside.
My Latest Blogs
17th April 2024 Whitings 2024 Annual Farming Seminar

Our Whitings 2024 Annual Farming Seminar is just around the corner.   Farming always has to cope with changing environment, weather, commodity prices, political changes, etc. This year these challenges feel heightened and this is why we are pleased to welcome back speakers from the Andersons Centre to inform us of these changes and what…

7th December 2022 Unlocking that Farming Potential

The Food & Drinks Sector Council’s latest report on increased productivity and sustainability in the agricultural sector calls on farmers to challenge their status quo against what they want to do and what they want to achieve.   Highlighting the numerous challenges faced on an almost daily basis, it focuses on maintaining farming profitability to…

26th September 2021 Invitation: Whitings Farming Seminar

We are pleased to announce that our Annual Farming Seminar this year will be held virtually, on 3rd November 2021 at 10.30am.   This is in collaboration with Sebastien Mallet, CEO of ODA UK. Agenda 10-30   Welcome from Chairman, Andrew Band 10-45   Sebastien Mallet, ODA – UK & World grain and oilseeds price perspective for…

3rd February 2020 Whitings Annual Farming Seminar – Invite

  Clients in the farming sector, related sectors and professional contacts are invited to attend the ninth annual Whiting & Partners Farming Seminar. This is being held on Wednesday 25 March 2020, at the Maltings in Ely:   A5_Flyer_Farming_Seminar20   Presenters from the Andersons Centre will once again look forward to the year ahead, post…

2nd November 2018 Increase in Annual Investment Allowance

The government has announced an increase in the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) to £1 million in relation to qualifying expenditure incurred from 1 January 2019. Since 1 January 2016 the AIA limit has been £200,000.  It may be worth deferring planned significant capital expenditure as, I am sure you will agree, the additional £800,000 relief…

4th January 2018 EU competition infringements by European truck manufacturers

  The European Commission imposed fines of €3.4 billion in July 2016 and September 2017 following findings that a number of manufacturers were party to a cartel at senior management level from 1997-2001. Breakdowns of the fines for the companies involved were as follows: Daimler/Mercedes – €1 billion Scania – €880 million DAF – €752…

12th July 2017 Deadline upcoming for Fenland Business Awards

The deadline for entries for the Fenland Business Awards is quickly approaching. Whiting & Partners are delighted to be sponsoring the ‘Business of the Year’ Award – celebrating local business excellence and innovation. The awards are an excellent way to build your businesses profile and pay tribute to your business success. Entries are free and…

5th June 2017 Fenland Enterprise Business Awards

Entries are now open for the Fenland Enterprise Business Awards 2017. With 12 awards up for grabs local companies have the chance to be recognised for their success as well as celebrate their achievements in 2016-17. Whiting & Partners is continuing its support for this important annual event in 2016 by sponsoring the Business of…

18th May 2017 Making Tax Digital Seminar – Places still available

We still have places available for our free MTD seminar on 25 May at our March office at 8.30am. If you are a sole trader, partnership or landlord with turnover in excess of £10K, you will need to comply with MTD in the near future. Our seminar will cover the impending MTD requirements and will…

10th May 2017 Making Tax Digital – Free Seminar

Are you a sole trader, partnership or landlord with turnover in excess of £10,000?  If so, you will need to comply with Making Tax Digital, potentially from as early as April 2018. Our March office is holding a free seminar on Thursday 25 May 2017 at 8.30am to cover the new digitalised record keeping and…