Reap the rewards
We shine the spotlight on some of our partners to show the benefits of ICAS membership, such as discounts and special offers
Introductory commission for ICAS members
Last year, White Oak UK solidified its commitment to the Scottish business community by establishing a strategic partnership with ICAS. This collaboration has paved the way for White Oak UK to provide substantial support, with £40m already invested in Scottish SMEs.
Operating from our Glasgow base, White Oak UK stands out as one of the few alternative lenders offering localised support to Scottish firms through our partnership with ICAS members. Our dedicated local presence has fostered enduring relationships with ICAS clients, contributing to the growth of businesses across the region.
Tailored finance solutions for business growth
White Oak UK specialises in finance solutions designed to fuel business growth. Our offerings include self-assessment tax, professional indemnity insurance and VAT solutions. We provide fixed-rate, unsecured business loans with flexible repayment terms.
In addition to our comprehensive asset finance product, we’ve extended £60m in asset refinance solutions in the Scottish market since 2019. This product is specifically crafted to meet the unique needs of sectors such as waste management, manufacturing, construction and transport.
Over three decades of expertise in Scottish accountancy
With over 35 years of experience, White Oak UK has been a trusted partner in providing finance and cashflow solutions to the accountancy sector in Scotland. Leveraging both direct and external funding channels spanning the entire market, we offer unparalleled flexibility to support diverse funding requirements.
Streamlined application process
Applying for White Oak UK’s financing solutions is seamless. You and your clients will be assigned a dedicated ICAS Account Manager, Ross Grant, a specialist in the accountancy sector. Ross takes the time to understand your unique needs and provides flexible solutions tailored to your business.
Rewarding partnerships with ICAS accountants
ICAS accountants can benefit from a referral fee when their clients gain swift access to White Oak UK’s funding. With a suite of lending products, including commercial loans, asset and invoice finance, you and your clients have a comprehensive range of options to support sustainable growth.
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For more information, please contact Ross Grant at ross.grant@whiteoakuk.com or call 01244 527300
Forensic accountancy
Ever fancied yourself as a financial Poirot or the next Rebus? Operating in a unique and exciting profession, forensic accountants are the detectives of the accountancy world, working to uncover the story the numbers are trying to hide. They protect assets, ensure financial transparency and help preserve integrity within the organisations in which they work.
As with all good detectives, forensic accountants possess a unique set of characteristics: attention to detail, strong analytical skills and effective communications skills, to name a few. You must be able to absorb and adapt quickly to developing information: the smallest of discrepancies in financial records could be the key to uncovering a crime. Finally, you must possess high ethical standards and personal integrity to maintain your professional credibility.
If this sounds like something that might be of interest, there are several routes you might take to pursue this line. The most common is to complete your accountancy qualifications, such as with ICAS, and then go on to specialise. Once specialised, many forensic accountants pursue further relevant credentials enabling them to become experts in their field. In Scotland, there are a handful of firms with specialist, full-time forensic accountants. But with the current media interest in the role, and rapidly developing technology having implications for business practices, we expect more opportunities to arise in the Scottish market.
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Free one-hour consultation with a personal financial adviser
At Forvis Mazars, we believe personal financial planning should be holistic, which is why our private client team consists of experienced and highly qualified experts, including financial planners, wealth managers and tax advisers.
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. In the UK, Forvis Mazars spans 14 offices across the nation and has more than 3,300 professionals, with 170 partners. This year our private client team has been ranked as the second-best firm in the FT Adviser Top 100 and has been awarded Firm of the Year 2023 by Money Marketing.
We pride ourselves on the service we provide to clients and many of our advisers have been featured in VouchedFor’s Top Rated Advisers List with the firm being named a Top Rated Advice Firm for the third consecutive year.
As a member of ICAS, you are eligible for a free one-hour consultation with a private client adviser, either in person or virtually, where you can discuss:
• Wealth accumulation, including investment planning, pension savings, financial protection
• Pension planning and retirement income strategies for those approaching retirement
• Tax opportunities for high earners
You can register your interest here
Croner-i’s partnership with ICAS means free guidance, articles, CPD, webinars, tax clinics and more. As an ICAS member you can access:
- Monthly tax and accounting updates (CPD accredited)
- Monthly webinars
- Monthly articles via tax weekly and accounting weekly
- CPD tracker to track what you have read
- Tax clinics – if you have a live tax case and need support, get a free 30-minute session with one of our tax consultants
Join thousands of ICAS member and claim your free benefits here.
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