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Support

Who's who in the Practice team

David Menzies CA

Director of Practice

I provide strategic leadership and management of the Practice Team within Professional Standards, ensuring that practitioners receive guidance, advice, and support where necessary.

I also provide advice, guidance and support to ICAS Insolvency Licence holders through specialist technical knowledge with the objective of influencing UK and Scottish insolvency policy, practice and legislation.

As the secretariat for the Members in Practice Advisory Board (MiPAB) and the Insolvency Committee, if there is anything that anyone in practice wishes to raise through these routes then please contact me.

Jeremy Clarke CA

Assistant Director, Practice

I am an Assistant Director in the Practice Team and provide guidance, advice, counsel and support to members in practice.

I also consult on all aspects of practice management, including succession planning, practice M&As, staff issues and strategy.

I have particular specialisms in anti-money laundering responsibilities and procedures, and I advise on the practical implications for practice of Making Tax Digital.

Kate Neilson CA

Practice Support Specialist 

I help the wider team to deliver guidance, advice and counsel to members in practice – whether they are starting their own practice or are looking to retire in the near future. As well as assisting with member queries, I develop technical materials, helpsheets and guidance.

I am also the lead on the annual Practice Conference which tackles the evolving landscape such as technological developments, talent shortages and changing regulatory frameworks.

Having worked in practice for a number of years, in both big 4 and medium sized practices, I have developed a passion for cloud based solutions and in particular creating efficiencies that result in a better client experience.