Issue 73 | Publications | Members

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In Brief
Grooming a Practice for Sale
As a lifetime’s hard work draws to a close you are ready to sell your practice. But how do you prepare for this hugely significant event? Andy Perkins begins a two part examination of the process.
Cyber-vaulting
If the terms ‘cyber-vaulting’ and ‘digital safe havens’ have yet to hit your radar, let Mark Thomas explain why they are creating quite a fuss in the technology world – and how they could benefit you and your clients.
Ageing Questions
Mike Griffiths summarises the impact of forthcoming age discrimination legislation.
Best Practice: Fixed Fee or Time Based Billing
Alice Rae considers the benefits of careful negotiation of fee levels with clients.
A New Dawn
Early in 2006 Roy Lancaster – an FCA – took out ACCA membership and transferred the registration of his firm, J Barnes & Co of Mirfield, West Yorkshire, to ACCA. Calum Robson asks what prompted this move – and how has his business been affected?
Getting the Best
The benefits of an effective performance management system can be huge. Peter Herbert offers some advice on key elements to implement in your practice’s system.
Are you Recovering All of Your Time Costs?
John Tiltman explains how ACCA Practice Manager provides a simple but effective method of time recording to help your firm increase its profitability.
Outsourcing Your Payroll
Jill Cameron explains how outsourcing can help you manage your payroll more effectively.
Technical
ACCA UK’s Technical Advisory Service summarises recent points of interest.

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