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Practice certificate question

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 4 years ago by Kim Smith.
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  • March 23, 2021 at 12:42 pm #615035
    rickl
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    Hi All,

    I have a question that I wonder if someone knows the answer to. I completed my ACCA a couple of years ago and am a member. I’m looking to not have a “practice” per se but to do one or two tax returns as a side gig in addition to my 9-5 day job. Am I interpreting the ACCA rules correctly that I need to have a practice certificate for this? (the rules are quite onerous). I don’t intend to portray myself as an accounting or tax practice. Presumably you would be able to do what I intend even without being a qualified accountant so not sure why the onerous ACCA requirements. Any thoughts would be most welcome. cheers

    March 23, 2021 at 1:01 pm #615037
    Kim Smith
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    “Meaning of public practice
    The definition of public practice in the GPRs is reproduced below.
    ACCA’s definition of public practice work extends beyond audit and
    other regulated work, to incorporate all types of work generally
    associated with an accountancy practice, but excluding bookkeeping services. For example, public practice work will include:
    …

    Preparing personal or corporate tax returns (even where the
    client submits them directly to the tax authorities
    … ”

    Source: https://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/acca/global/PDF-members/2012/2012p/PC_factsheet.pdf

    Please note that we now have a separate “Qualified” forum for members: https://opentuition.com/forum/qualified-members-forum

    March 23, 2021 at 2:11 pm #615040
    rickl
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    thanks for your answer

    March 23, 2021 at 2:31 pm #615041
    Kim Smith
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    You are welcome!

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