Avoiding Negligence Claims Masterclass
Tips and advice for accountants who want to avoid professional negligence claims - and worse!
This unique and valuable talk highlights many of the ways that professional negligence claims arise and what you can do to avoid them.
This masterclass has been presented to unconventional acclaim all over the UK. You now have the opportunity to attend this unique and extremely valuable full half day masterclass in London on the morning of 23 April 2010.
Mark Lee, FCA CTA (Fellow), Chairman of the Tax Advice Network and a past Chairman of the ICAEW Tax Faculty, shares tips and lessons drawn from his extensive experience in practice and from acting as an expert witness in court.
As with all Mark's talks the emphasis is on the practical and commercial. Although no longer in practice himself he still works closely with dozens of accountants.
Satisfaction guaranteed
If you don't agree that you've had value for money at the end of the session, tell us before you leave and we will make a full refund of the attendance fee.
Booking Details
Amongst the topics addressed are:
• The all too common scenarios that lead to claims
• The increased risk of allegations during a recession
• The time lag between negligent actions and claims
• What goes wrong in practice
• Tips and commercial ideas to limit your risks
• Evidencing 'reasonable care' to avoid penalties
• Avoiding disciplinary hearings and prison
• Techniques to control your PI premiums
• Avoiding the trap that often invalidates PI policies
• What needs to be proved when a claim is made?
• Tempting but typically poor defences
• Practical advice to minimise the risk of a claim
• How to dump the duff d-list clients who cause most problems
Previous attendees have said:
Very informative - given me lots of food for thought and recommendations to
improve my procedures and to avoid potential claims
- Mike Tuckey - accountant
Very useful and occasionally worrying talk
- Michael Smith, Ghiaci Goodhand, accountants
Very clear and to the point, well nasrrated and explained
- Sailesh Shah, Flemmings, accountants
An entertaining and thought provoking presentation
- Robert Wigley FCA
I enjoyed Mark's enthusiastic presentation of what could have been a
particularly scary seminar!
- Ian Dodds, Lanham Francis accountants
Bloomin' marvellous! Just wish I could get the rest of my partners to attend,
listen and learn
- Name witheld to protect the author! (10 partner firm)
One of the most interesting, practical and useful courses I've attended.
I'm going back to the office with an action plan - that's rare!
- David Jaques, Wortham Jacques, accountants
Very practical, relevant down to earth guidance
- Raj Patel, Accountant
Presenter
Mark Lee is a sought after commentator, speaker and broadcaster appearing on BBC Breakfast, Working Lunch, Newsnight and Sky as well as being featured in Accountancy Age, Accountancy and many other business periodicals and online forums.
Mark has been presenting seminars and training courses for over 20 years. He is Chairman of the Tax Advice Network which provides access to vetted independent specialist tax advisers all around the UK. He was also Chairman of the Chartered Accountants' Tax Faculty from 2003-2005 and has worked with hundreds of accountants over the years.
During his thirty-year career in the accountancy and tax profession Mark provided commercial, business and tax advice to many businesses, large and small. As a result he has a reputation as being an agent for change with an ability to motivate and excite those who hear him speak and with whom he works. He no longer gives tax advice himself but remains a vocal and regular commentator on tax issues and financial developments.
In addition to his articles in the professional press, business and National media Mark authors three highly successful blogs, one on the TaxBuzz, one for Ambitious Accountants and one containing Accountant jokes and fun.
Mark's profile within his profession has resulted in him regularly being invited to speak at prestigious conferences of accountants and business owners. He is also a keen networker and frequently sees the opportunities to link people within his networks. He is regularly commended for his presentations and talks which are always focused on real-world, commercial and practical issues. Indeed he prides himself on delivering thought-provoking, informative, inspirational and entertaining presentations that have lasting impact. More here.
Venue and timings
On Friday 23rd April we will be at the ICSA, 16 Park Crescent, by Regents Park Station - a few minutes walk from Baker Street Station and just off the Euston Road in central London. Attendees are invited to arrive for tea/coffee etc from 9.00am for a prompt start at 9.28. The masterclass will finish by 12.30 although attendees may stay to chat for a while afterwards.
Reserve your places now as space is limited
• Late booking full price tickets will be £197 plus 17.5% VAT = £231.48
• Normal price £147 plus 17.5% VAT = £172.73
• Special 3 for 2 price £294 plus 17.5% VAT = £345.45
• Silver-plus professional members £117 plus 17.5% VAT = £137.48
• Gold level professional members £77 plus 17.5% VAT = £90.47
You can book and pay online, by phone, by email or by post. Whichever you prefer.
Online: You can use this facility to pay securely with your Credit Card or by PayPal.
By phone: Just call us on 0845 003 8780 or 01635 574 160, indicate which masterclass you want to book and we will take your credit card details over the phone. If you have any queries or want to clarify anything, please speak to Morag, our conference organiser. You can reach her on the same numbers.
By email: If your company requires an invoice and intends to make payment by direct bank transfer before the event please send your booking request by email to Morag.Brand@TaxAdviceNetwork.co.uk (Please ensure you identify the names of all delegates and provide a contact name and phone number).
By post: You can print off a booking form here. If you would prefer to send a cheque please make this payable to Tax Advice Network LLP and send it, together with the name of your company or firm, postal address and the names, email addresses and contact numbers of each delegate, to Tax Advice Network LLP, PO Box 562, Pinner, Middx HA5 9FW. Please also advise to whom the invoice should be addressed.
Unless otherwise requested we will send a VAT invoice and confirm bookings and the masterclass details by email.
