The Magic of Success plus: Why I gave up giving tax advice
MARK LEE FCA
Biz dev (incl re LinkedIn) for Accountants | Pragmatic insights, support and advice | Mentor, Speaker, Debunker | Chair of Network of specialist tax advisers | Received Outstanding Contribution award at Accountex 2024
Still playing it safe and only meeting online for now. What about you?
Below you'll find more real-life practical ideas and insights to help you achieve success, plus:?Why I gave up giving tax advice - in case you were wondering.
Lastly, this week's fun item is a dozen things clients say that wind up their accountant.
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Why I gave up giving tax advice
This is a very different blog post to usual. I hope it will be of interest to you even though it does not contain any of my usual insights, guidance and advice.
Thirteen years ago, in July 2008, I authored the lead comment article in Taxation magazine: Why I gave up giving tax advice. It explained the reasons for the decision I had made 2 years earlier and this caused quite a storm.
13 years on and you can now read an abbreviated version of that article. I suspect much of it will resonate with accountants and tax advisers of a certain age. And it will intrigue younger readers who may be astonished by some the issues I mention. I’m not sure much has changed for the better during the last 13 years!
If you've ever wondered why I gave up giving tax advice, you can find out here.
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My expose was quite shocking back in the day as I was a past Chair of the ICAEW Tax Faculty, had been a tax partner at two top firms and had built a significant profile as a tax commentator and speaker.
I explain the frustrations I experienced and the options I considered. And I summarise the double-speak and complexity that I found increasingly hard to explain to clients. You have my respect if you have stuck with it!
Fun time - 12 statements guaranteed to wind up an accountant
I imagine you've heard most of these at some time or another:
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If you know of any fun accountant or tax related anecdotes, please let me know.
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Mark Lee FCA???????provides strategic advice, talks and mentoring to accountants and tax advisers who want to improve their reach, referrals and results. He is also Chairman of the?Tax Advice Network , the UK’s largest network of independent tax advisers.
Mark has long been a popular speaker for UK accountants both on stage and online. Informed, entertaining and commercial he also debunks hype and misconceptions. Earlier in his career he was a partner in two top firms. He has a number of voluntary roles including being Treasurer of The Magic Circle.
Accounting Exam & Career Mentor | TEDx Speaker | NI 40 U40 '18 & '19
3 年Love #3 Mark that life is not punishing you - all about how quick you can get back up on the horse! I also refer myself to my clients as their "corner man" - it's vital to have another person who can offer some wise council!