Third party funders

Sally Kirby looks at the provision of audit certificates to third party funders in respect of funding provided to charities which can be onerous.

Crucial to the success and efficiency of the assignment is effective planning and mutual agreement and confirmation, at the earliest stage, of what the accountant is being asked to report on and to whom. Click here to continue reading this article.

email: sally.kirby@horwath.co.uk

This article appears in Charity Finance magazine.

Rules of engagement - beware of making rash staffing decisions in an attempt to cut costs.

David Furst considers the importance of retaining legal talent and keeping lawyers engaged. This article appears in Legal Week magazine.

Cost cutting has recently risen up the agenda at many law firms, for obvious reasons. If transactional work slows then staffing levels may need to be reviewed. Efforts to keep fee earners happy may also dwindle as the job market slows, and opportunities to jump ship are limited. However, taking rash staffing decisions or becoming complacent in talent retention during a downturn is the wrong path to follow, and could cause damage in the longer term.

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email: david.furst@horwath.co.uk