How we help

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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:

Also available:

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.

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