Sorry, but more on the ‘cowboys’

Sorry, but more on the 'cowboys'

When I have to employ a builder or plumber or tax accountant I don't justassume that all builders, plumbers or tax accountants listed in the yellowpages are equal.

I look for supporting evidence that they are competent – like do they have a relevant qualification. Recognising the term ‘accountant’ as someone with a qualification only answers one of my questions and that only in part.

I suspect that this has more to do with trying to convince the world we are not boring and to get away from the bad press we as a profession have to suffer occasionally. Can I do my funny walk now?

Paul Burford
Director
Tideland Signal Ltd

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