Issue 81

Traditional forms of marketing are not always effective and advertising is rarely cost-effective. Robert Craven believes you can implement more subtle techniques to reach potential clients.

With the credit crunch and general economic climate expected to increase the number of professional indemnity claims against accountants, Mark Bracher outlines the actions you should take if a claim is made against you.

Camilla Jury explains why ACCA’s SME members will benefit from a new working relationship with a parliamentary group

While you’re looking after your clients and their businesses, who is looking after you and yours? Mark Dempster discusses the issues of improving cash flow in a credit crunch.

Do your SME clients tender for public sector contracts? Emmanouil Schizas offers some advice you can share with them to improve their chances of successfully tendering.

Demand for the audit of charities remains strong. Clive Howells examines some of the key areas to focus on when tackling this type of assignment.

For many firms, particularly SMPs, subcontractors are a vital component in the delivery of quality service to clients. Calum Robson finds out more.

As the number of social enterprises and projects utilising community interest groups grows, Sara Burgess offers guidance to those who provide business advice to such clients.

Mary Fraser outlines changes to the way companies can claim R&D tax credits.

Massimo Laudato rounds up changes in the Companies Act 2006 that impact on auditors.

Gillian Latimer guides you through the latest amendments to the Money Laundering Regulations 2007

Barinder Chadha examines those parts of the Companies Act 2006 that will come into force next month.

Continuity agreements are a fact of practice life. Gillian Latimer explains what you should be looking for in a continuity partner.

The Technical Advisory Service summarises recent court cases that could impact on practitioners and their clients.

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