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Life as an independent adviser and consultant

Case studies and interviews with independent advisers and consultants illustrating the challenges and achievements of working in accountancy. This section also includes data on salary and industry norms within the sector.

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An interim career - why it's for me

Mary Douglas shares how she became an interim executive, the challenges and the skills needed.

An interim career - why it's for me
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Business case studies

Aimed at circumstances faced by members in business.

Case studies
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Finance business partnering - overcoming challenges

Interim finance managers face particular challenges when working with business managers.

Finance business partnering
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Interim finance at a community enterprise

Neil Trup recounts his year at a high profile community enterprise group.

A community enterprise case study
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Practice case studies

Aimed at circumstances faced by members in practice.

Case studies
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The Inbetweeners: life as an interim FD - part one

Two financial directors tell us why they chose a portfolio career.

The Inbetweeners: life as an interim FD - part one
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The Inbetweeners: life as an interim FD - part two

Two more finance directors explain why they have decided to follow a portfolio career.

The Inbetweeners: life as an interim FD - part two
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Top six tips for starting an independent career

Advice for starting off on your portfolio careers journey.

Top six tips

Salary and sector news

Institute of Interim Managers annual sector survey
  • IIM
Every July the Institute of Interim Management conducts and publishes it survey of the interim market.
Average daily rate of interim managers jumps to £93 an hour
  • Consultancy UK
A study conducted by the Institute of Interim Management has shown that average daily rates have risen from £674 in 2017 to £740 in 2018.
CBI/PwC financial services industry survey
  • PwC
Quarterly survey of the state of the financial services industry.
Salary surveys
  • ICAEW Library and Information Service
Surveys and reports on remuneration and pay across firms can help you benchmark salaries and benefits in the financial sector for accounting professionals, directors and executives. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to surveys, rankings and reports.
ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor
  • ICAEW
Quarterly reports on the economy which provide useful insight for finance professionals and their clients.