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[SueEllen]

The main person though, company founder and the person it is named after.

And the one who was supposedly in charge of managing the training of those under him so they could become fully qualified in their profession.

[Bumfluff]

The main person though, company founder and the person it is named after.

At the end of the day people can stick there heads in the sand its up to them if they want the risk, but they need to remeber if it does go t*ts up the HMRC will blame you as you authorised the accountant, the people impacted now still have to pay it again to the HMRC ! As a company director you are responsible, in my mind as a responsible company director would I want involvment with a firm who 1. Already had a run in with the FSA in 2009 - 2010 and 2. Has current serious allegation made against them, the answer is no.

[JamJarST]

At the end of the day people can stick there heads in the sand its up to them if they want the risk, but they need to remeber if it does go t*ts up the HMRC will blame you as you authorised the accountant, the people impacted now still have to pay it again to the HMRC ! As a company director you are responsible, in my mind as a responsible company director would I want involvment with a firm who 1. Already had a run in with the FSA in 2009 - 2010 and 2. Has current serious allegation made against them, the answer is no.

Exactly, I can't believe there are so many people disagreeing with that view ???

[Barrow boy]

Oh dear!

I want involvment with a firm who 1. Already had a run in with the FSA in 2009 - 2010 and 2. Has current serious allegation made against them, the answer is no.

Not exactly the case....it's one person that has these lodged against him....this person has been removed and being dealt with! You can't persecute a firm because of one persons actions. Besides with a new team in place who's to say this isn't the safest place to be, not likely to happen again given the scrutiny. I just don't see the point of moving for the sake of it, as long as things are being delivered I'm ok.

[backagain]

Ultimatly its your company and responsibility. The accountant is just providing a service/advice/accounts. Thus I don't see what the big issue is. If you are not happy with them or comfortable with the situation, then find a new accountant. Personally I am comfortable with the situation at the moment. Thats not to say the situation may change. I have no axe to grind; if things go the wrong then I will move. Its not a matter of right or wrong; just making a good decision based on the information available at the time.

[Bumfluff]

Ultimatly its your company and responsibility. The accountant is just providing a service/advice/accounts. Thus I don't see what the big issue is. If you are not happy with them or comfortable with the situation, then find a new accountant. Personally I am comfortable with the situation at the moment. Thats not to say the situation may change. I have no axe to grind; if things go the wrong then I will move. Its not a matter of right or wrong; just making a good decision based on the information available at the time.

As I said end of the day its your choice only time will tell.

[Underscore Pt2]

Honestly? You'd have to be a little bit mental to think its ok to continue with a firm that now has so much stacked against it. Biggest thing you want from your accountant is trust. If you have time to go an re-check everything your accountant does then why bother having an accountant.

[backagain]

I think I have said enough.

I think its important we share information, especially facts.

Thus I know one member of staff is leaving Monday, but then another is starting on Monday. Another member is leaving around the 20th. Lets keep names off this as I think people are permitted some privacy. The names don't matter.

Tina seems to being proactive and keeping the business going.

I have a couple of things that I need them to do; will let you know how this goes.

Communication with them has been good so far.

[Bagpuss]

Originally Posted by Barrow boy
One person within the firm has been accused, removed from position and I'm sure will be dealt with appropriately if found guilty ....doesn't mean to say the firm itself is bad. Personally found the staff to be the lazy ones at times needing to be reminded who's paying their wages...glad that there's to be a new team in place. Also spoke to Tina yesterday, don't wish what's she's going through on anyone but pleased she's working through things to get the business itself back on track....she also told me that a couple of the staff have been reported to the ACCA for their conduct including the one techie251 has recently joined.

What a very odd thing for a client to say

From their first post we also know Barrow boy likes Maseratis

[kingcook]

From their first post we also know Barrow boy likes Maseratis

Maserati 3200... TALK TO ME!!!