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Previously on "Brookson group acquires InTouch accounting"
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Originally posted by Waldorf View PostI’ve always thought this practice had been outlawed by the Bribery Act but perhaps the sums are too small for the authorities to be interested.
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Originally posted by Waldorf View PostI’m sure this is widespread in the industry, especially with the bigger operators. I’ve heard of cash bribes, televisions, bundles of cash handed out on a Friday night etc, all seem to deny this goes on.
I’ve always thought this practice had been outlawed by the Bribery Act but perhaps the sums are too small for the authorities to be interested.
Whether it's just in accountancy, the professions more generally, or the population as a whole I don't know, but IMHO genuine ethics seem to have died a death. Even the institute's ethical guidelines are seen by many as things to pay lip service to/find loopholes to get around them.
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I’m sure this is widespread in the industry, especially with the bigger operators. I’ve heard of cash bribes, televisions, bundles of cash handed out on a Friday night etc, all seem to deny this goes on.
I’ve always thought this practice had been outlawed by the Bribery Act but perhaps the sums are too small for the authorities to be interested.
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Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View PostMs Jackson, all fine and dandy. But maybe the contractor needs to eat? He/she may not have the luxury of walking away from a paid job.
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Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View PostMs Jackson, all fine and dandy. But maybe the contractor needs to eat? He/she may not have the luxury of walking away from a paid job.
To be fair, someone from Brookson did comment further down that the PSL route was the agency safeguarding themselves against prosecution under the Criminal Finance Act as it represents due diligence. I'm not sure I buy that necessarily but I can see the logic.
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Originally posted by kookachoo View Post
I have a bad feeling too especially after reading this.
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Oh dear! Why am I having a feeling of dread on hearing this?
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Originally posted by Patrick@Intouch View PostIntouch Accounting will continue to operate independently. Our systems and people will not be changing and we aim to continue to strive to deliver an excellent personal service to our growing client base.
If anything the acquisition will only be a positive move as it will allow us to access a wider range of resources which we hope will bolster what we do and allow us to develop where needed.
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Originally posted by Patrick@Intouch View PostIf anything the acquisition will only be a positive move as it will allow us to access a wider range of resources which we hope will bolster what we do and allow us to develop where needed.
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Originally posted by Patrick@Intouch View PostIntouch Accounting will continue to operate independently. Our systems and people will not be changing and we aim to continue to strive to deliver an excellent personal service to our growing client base.
If anything the acquisition will only be a positive move as it will allow us to access a wider range of resources which we hope will bolster what we do and allow us to develop where needed.
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Originally posted by rocketjet View PostYes give them a chance and keep an eye on how many staff leave.
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