In the third article in the series, Lucinda Kitchin examines the key questions vendors typically ask as they consider the sale of their goodwill How can I increase the value of my goodwill in advance of the sale? It is…
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Question yourself
What do clients really want? In this article Kevin Whitehouse explains how you can market your practice to get the ones that you really want. When I started my accounting practice, working with my first few clients, I attended their…
2019 is the year of the apology 2020 is the year of the virus
As I write, a new tax return filing year has just started and I’ve been reflecting on the past year, as well as planning for the new year on behalf of my practice and also the ICPA. Thinking about the…
The Power of Small in the Accountancy World
Paul Meissner explains why the small business and small accountancy firm are the perfect fit. Much like digital tax and a love/hate relationship with sport (depending on who’s winning), the UK and Australian accounting sectors share another commonality. We can…
Contractor Corner
Contractor Corner Welcome to Contractor Corner, the series written specifically by Qdos Contractor for accountants with clients who are contractors IR35 reform – overseas clients HMRC issued the draft IR35 legislation in July, confirming that they plan to continue with…
Tales from the phones
Here are some sample questions submitted by accountants to the ICPA/Vantage helpline Question: I have heard a new capital allowance has been introduced in connection with buildings. Could you provide some more information please? Answer: That is correct, a new…
Insolvencies hit five-year high
The latest insolvency statistics published by the Insolvency Service for the second quarter of this year have shown that insolvencies increased by 11.9% on the same period last year and are now at a five-year high, writes Debbie Cockerton. There…
Develop those vital soft skills
Ian Kaye explains how to grow your practice by both knowing your clients and knowing yourself People like to work with people they like. If someone is “on the same page” as you, they are more inclined to listen, and…
Kingsbrook and ICPA help your clients sell their business
Three things are certain in life; and as accountants you are best placed and most trusted to help clients with all three. It’s an old adage attributed to Benjamin Franklin that “in this world nothing can be said to be…
Who’s in control of your practice?
Who’s in control? You? Struggling against owewhelming odds? Then follow Vanessa Ugatti’s seven-point plan to help you take charge of your business Accountants are frequently overwhelmed with way too much work which is not always that profitable, telling me they…