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Axiom Ince Limited and what happens next?
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- 05 Dec 2024
It seems highly unlikely now that everyone working in this space isn’t very aware of the Legal Services Board’s report into the events leading up to the SRA’s intervention into Axiom Ince Ltd, published on 21 October 2024. There have of course been numerous commentaries in the legal press, highlighted in this article are the key points for both the law firm and the reporting accountant specifically in relation to the current SRA Accounts Rules.
The secret to boosting morale and maximising profits
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- 04 Dec 2024
Last month, I was invited by the ICAEW to deliver a webinar on how to attract and retain talent in three steps. This topic continues to be a major problem for law firms and accountancy practices across the UK. According to Gallup, disengaged employees is costing the UK economy £256 billion a year, which means that three out of five of your employees is a financial drain on your business.
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Insights from ICAEW Solicitors Conference 2024
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- 02 Dec 2024
This year’s annual conference was as informative as ever and I wanted to share a very brief summary of some of the key takeaways.
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Cybercrime and the impact on the legal sector
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- 27 Nov 2024
Cybercrime is expected to cost £8.5 trillion globally by 2025, highlighting the scale and sophistication of the cyber ecosystem. With the legal sector reportedly accounting for over 24% of global cyber-attacks, how can firms protect themselves from the ever-evolving cybercriminal?
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CPD made easy for Solicitors Community members
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- 13 Aug 2024
ICAEW’s revised CPD regulations came into effect on 1 November 2023. Here’s some helpful information to get started.
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Salaried member rules – a shift in HMRC guidance
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- 25 Jul 2024
Earlier this year, HMRC published updated guidance on its interpretation of the legislation in respect of the salaried member rules, which could impact the employment status of fixed share members of an LLP.
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Looking back and looking ahead
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- 06 Feb 2024
In this article, Janet Taylor, SME of the Solicitors Community, reflects on a successful 2023 and outlines the Community plans for 2024.
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Summary of the recent ICAEW Solicitors’ Conference
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- 13 Nov 2023
Hopefully many of you reading this were able to join us for our recent annual solicitors’ conference, but for those of you that missed it, here is a brief rundown of what happened.
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Operating as a limited company – a quick reminder
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- 27 Oct 2023
In recent years, the number of law firms operating as a limited company has steadily increased. 10 years ago, 30% of all firms were limited companies but, by September 2023, that had increased to 55%.
AI Powered Leadership: The Future of Chartered Accountancy
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- 25 Sep 2023
In this article, Michelle Howard, a skilled leadership and marketing consultant with extensive experience advising and training professional sector firms, discusses how leaders should be prepared to embrace the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the sector. She contends that leaders should think now about adopting a clear strategy and policy of implementation, recruit staff who will be able to deal with AI in the future and train existing staff to become creative leaders in the age of AI.
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