Helpsheets to offer advice on ethical issues.
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Find out how the Bribery Act could affect your organisation and avoid potentially costly problems.
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This helpsheet outlines the duties and responsibilities which exist when clients transfer their relationship from one accountant to another.
March 2012.
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Explains the circumstances under which members in business may have a right or duty to disclose confidential information. (Updated June 2010)
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Provides information and advice on developing compliant document retention policies and the retention periods required for different classes of documents. (Updated April 2010)
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This helpsheet Explains the circumstances under which members have a right or duty to disclose confidential information.
Updated March 2012.
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Contains advice for accountants and auditors when determining whether it is ethically appropriate to exercise a lien in respect of client's documents. (Updated December 2009)
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Provides a brief guide to the marketing of practice activities. (Updated April 2010)
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Contains advice for accountants and auditors when determining whether they can make payment on their clients behalf. (Updated March 2010)
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Outlining the legal requirements and guidance for naming and describing practices and for the content of the practice's letterhead. (Updated April 2010)
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This helpsheet outlines the conditions and restrictions governing the use of the title 'Chartered Accountants' by firms (August 2010)
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This helpsheet provides guidance for members who choose not to issue engagement letters.
April 2012.
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The legal and practical considerations when deciding whether to withhold signature and/or service. (Updated May 2009)
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Defines and explains wrongful trading and outlines the risks and responsibilities for Chartered Accountants facing a claim of wrongful trading. (Updated December 2009)