MHA MacIntyre Hudson: SRA Accounts Rules – Compliance under agile working
With agile working practices becoming a permanent feature for many businesses, what do legal practices need to do to ensure compliance with the Rules?
Our specialist speakers will discuss the compliance issues and risks that legal practices are facing under agile working conditions.
We will discuss:
- How law firms have adapted to the 2019 Rules
- Guidance issued since the introduction of the Rules
- The SRA’s approach to compliance
- Common breaches and self-reporting
- Responses since the introduction of the 2019 Rules – from law firms, reporting accountants and the SRA
- The effect of the pandemic on compliance
- Risks of home working
- Adapting to the “new normal”
- The future of compliance
There will also be a 15 minute Q&A session with our expert panel where they will answer any specific questions you have.
Speakers
Karen Hain, Partner & Head of Professional Practices
Karen has worked with professional practices for almost 20 years and currently heads up the specialist sector team for MHA. Karen is a registered auditor and internal auditor, which gives her a great understanding of risk management, systems and controls. She acts as a sounding board for her legal sector clients and can provide advice that they can use to gain tangible results.
Kate Arnott, Partner & Professional Practices Specialist
Kate works closely with legal practices and has a specialist understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities faced by the sector. Her invaluable experience of advising solicitors and law firms on their growth strategy, SAR requirements and LLP structures means she is well placed to advise her clients on both practical and strategic solutions.
Robert Blech, SRA Specialist Director
Robert is a qualified accountant and specialises in accounts preparation, audit and general consultancy. With a legal background, extensive technical knowledge and deep understanding of the sector, he takes charge of Solicitor Accounts Rules audits. He has worked within the industry for over 20 years.
Webinar platform:
Ring Central – accessible for free via a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device.
Who should attend?
Partners, COFAs, COLPs and anyone involved in the finance aspects of the Firm.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 13 October 2021
Time: 12:00pm in London
Click here to book your place
