Quality Accountant scheme: PCG (QA)

The PCG 2005 annual membership�survey identified that our members most wanted a scheme whereby PCG would identify and promote accountants who had received additional training on contractor-specific tax and accounting issues and had a good understanding of how freelance businesses operate.

In response to this clear demand, we have launched an accredited accountant scheme, called PCG (QA), for "Quality Accountant".

The PCG (QA) scheme involves:

• Strict entry criteria
• Training on IR35/S660A
• Customer service training to enable accountants to meet the needs of freelance consultants and contractors
• Annual assessment, including feedback from PCG members

Benefits to PCG members:

• The reassurance that PCG accredited accountants will have received�relevant and up-to-date training in freelancer-specific issues
• A published list of all accountants who passed the course satisfactorily and qualified
• The ability to provide feedback on accredited accountants to PCG which will be taken into account when performing annual reviews
  

Benefits to accountants:

• The opportunity to present your credentials to PCG members�through PCG (QA)
• Up-to-date training from experts in tax and accounting matters that affect freelance contractors
• The opportunity to demonstrate your experience and knowledge in this marketplace, to help you win more business

If your practice would like to apply for the PCG (QA) scheme,� you can download more information and a full application form here:

• PCG Quality Accountant - an overview (PDF format)
  
• PCG (QA) frequently asked questions (PDF format)
  
• PCG (QA) application form (Word format)
  

Please note that only chartered and certified accountants and chartered tax advisers are eligible for the PCG (QA) scheme. If you have any questions, please contact Mandie Bell on 0845 2265121 or�email her at� This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

• PCG (QA) certified accounting practices
  

If you are an accountant,� and would like us to send you the brochure and application form by post or by email, click here to register your details.