How we help

SPA was formed to support the smaller practice through:

• Updates on technical and regulatory developments
• Providing a listening ear, the benefit of shared experience and, in certain circumstances, financial help, for members facing regulatory or disciplinary problems
• Maintaining engagement with ICAEW at local and national level, so we know what’s happening
• Responding to consultations so that the view of the smaller practice is heard
• Providing member benefits through affinity schemes with providers of services
• Three Steering committee members and 2 other SPA members sit on the ICAEW Practice committee which is chaired by our vice chairman.
• We also seek your input and views on topical issues via our email surveys.

Members and their partners/spouses are invited to attend SPA’s AGM and CPD session followed by a social event which is held in June each year.

We have negotiated economic rates for our membership schemes, namely:

• A Group PII Scheme with free Tax, Legal and Technical helplines.
• A Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
• A Fee Protection Insurance Scheme to cover HMRC enquiry fees.

• Legal advice and representation – please see our rules for provision of legal support and we can recommend legal advisors to assist you. We have a good deal of experience of advising members who have regulatory problems with ICAEW, and can, at the very least, provide a listening ear and general informal advice.
• Access to members providing assistance in specialist accountancy areas.
• Pension specialist to assist with your pension needs.