IFA speak - 'Big developments for the champions of small business'

By William Archer

William Archer is the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Institute of Financial Accountants and the Federation of Tax Advisors. 

2011 has seen a number of highs and lows for accountancy professionals within the UK, especially those who operate within the SME and SMP sector. For those that do, the advantage of having dedicated support and guidance from a professional accountancy body is worth its weight in gold.  

In light of this need, the Institute of Financial Accounts (IFA), as demonstrated with its recent Business Barometer survey, has dedicated its focus upon the SME and SMP sector, frequently tailoring policies and recommendations to meet the unique challenges and trading relationships associated with smaller business.

SME's up their game with fresh optimism at the fore

By William Archer 

William Archer is the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Institute of Financial Accountants and the Federation of Tax Advisors. 

As we approach the end of 2011, many of us are starting to look hopefully towards 2012 as a year of growth and renewed optimism within the UK economy.  According to the Institute of Financial Accountants, ‘the big voice for small businesses’, skills, development and talent are moving up the agenda for small businesses as quickly as they are for large businesses.  And as large businesses step up hiring activity, SMEs are set for a battle to attract  and hold onto the best financial professionals and are becoming increasingly pre occupied with recruitment and retention.