International Accounting
Bulletin World Survey Launch & Roundtable
What: Presentation of
findings for global accounting survey and opportunity to
participate in a lively debate around network definition issues
When: Thursday
28th January 2010 from 14.00 onwards
Where: Council Chamber, Royal
Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1B
1AD
The World Survey launch
The International Accounting Bulletin
is pleased to invite you to an exclusive preview of the results of
its annual in-depth survey of global accounting networks and
associations on the 28th January 2010.
International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) is VRL’s leading
publication for the global accounting industry and the World Survey
focuses on the financial results and staff data of 35-40 of the key
accounting organisations across the globe.
The leading global accounting networks and
associations are surveyed and the data is then compiled into league
tables. Comprehensive interviews with global network leaders
supplement the tables, providing insight on the strategies of the
major players in the global professional services market.
Issues covered in the report include service line performance,
opportunities and challenges in the marketplace, regulatory
developments, recruitment strategies and the effects of the
economic downturn. You will be given data on the revenue generated
by each organisation and its fee split, as well as partner,
professional and administrative staff breakdowns.
This is a unique opportunity to be presented
with a clear picture about how current market conditions are
affecting this industry. Participants will be able to debate the
trends and key points to come out of the report. The media will be
invited to this event.
The Network Debate – To Be or Not To
Be?
Participants will explore the pros and cons of
being a network of firms or a much looser association of
independent firms. The ramifications of this structural
choice are enormous because networks have a much higher risk of
vicarious liability. At present there are several important
lawsuits that could have a huge impact on this debate. While a few
attempts have been made to define the nature of a network, some
mid-tier players are adopting a wait and see approach on whether to
invest in the required infrastructure to become one. There are
others who clearly prefer the association path. The roundtable will
consider what current market players are doing and for what reasons
you may or may not want to change the model of your organisation.
Key topics include the legal implications and benefits of each
model.
To attend the World Survey launch and/or
book a place at the network definition roundtable on the same day,
please contact Annette Finch on 01189 001135 or
annette@c8consulting.co.uk