Refocusing the debate

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The Legal Services Bill allows for multi-disciplinary practices (MPDs) through a mechanism called Alternative Business Structures (ABSs). However, it does not distinguish between non-professional services and those of professionals such as lawyers and chartered accountants.

Author: Bradshaw, Caron
Product standards, safety, & recalls, Legal services, Offices of Lawyers, Standards

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IPR tests negative

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The Auditing Practices Board tested the auditing of 20 companies that used the independent professional review. Several problems were discovered, including fraud. Outside auditors made fewer mistakes than those prepared in-house.

Innovations, Investigations, Accounting and auditing, Business enterprises, Auditing Practices Board

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Beyond being there

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The crucial role played by the accountancy profession in formulating European Union policy is discussed.

Author: Manuzi, Martin
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Management, Interpretation and construction, Forecasts and trends, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Market trend/market analysis, Company business management

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Accounting firms, Accounting services, Accounting, Accounting law
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