Have you got a special interest that demands discussion? Perhaps you want to talk to peers in your speciality? Or maybe there is a burning issue that you want to air with the community? The new AccountingWEB.co.uk discussion groups offer the opportunity for private and public groups of any size, on any issue. If you are interested in forming or moderating a discussion group contact editor@accountingweb.co.uk.
Discussion groups
| Group | Manager | Members | Description | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and marketing | PhilRichards | 159 | A discussion forum to share how accountants are marketing effectively. | Join |
| Accountants' humour and fun | Gina Dyer | 629 | A discussion forum for sharing accounting jokes and other lighthearted conversations (keep it clean please!) | Join |
| AccountingWEB Book Club | Gina Dyer | 140 | An informal group where members can review and discuss books. | Join |
| AccountingWEB feedback group | Steve Roth | 219 | AccountingWEB feedback | Join |
| Cloud accounting discussion group | Richard Messik | 315 | A place for accountants to share their thoughts about web-based accounting | Join |
| Coach Carol's personal and professional development group | theaccountantscoach | 211 | Advice on soft skills, leadership and personal development | Join |
| Construction industry accountants | jimeth | 499 | The place to discuss accounting and tax issues specific to the construction industry, including CIS tax, VAT self billing and authenticated receipts. | Join |
| Data security discussion forum | bscunliffe | 41 | A place to discuss issues connected with data security and back up procedures/routines. | Join |
| Developing your assets | petergill | 116 | Information and advice for developing soft skills to grow your practice. | Join |
| Document management discussion group | cverrier | 67 | Advice and ideas about putting paperless processes to work within accountancy practices | Closed |
| ExcelZone | jstokdyk | 325 | A gathering place for the Excel community to explore new ideas and techniques and a forum to debate product features and best practices. | Join |
| Gadget Zone | Jon Wilcox | 149 | The place to discuss the your thoughts on executive peripherals, and other forms of gadgetry. | Join |
| HMRC new enquiry powers discussion group | Ros Martin | 280 | Ros Martin, consultant and share experiences of the new compliance check regime and discuss issues arising from how HMRC are using their new powers. | Join |
| HMRC Working Together e-group | RebeccaBenneyworth | 92 | Virtual forum for advisers to raise and progress operational issues through HMRC's Working Together initiative | Request membership |
| IRIS Accountancy Practice software discussion group | jstokdyk | 293 | An independent forum for IRIS users to share advice, ideas and gripes | Join |
| IRIS Exchequer discussion group | mikekirk | 31 | Gathering place for Exchquer users to share experiences and swap ideas about the accounting application. | Join |
| IT Zone discussion group | Jon Wilcox | 349 | IT & Technology discussion group | Join |
| Management reporting with David Carter | David Carter | 96 | Management reporting with David Carter | Join |
| Money laundering and crime | davidwinch | 720 | A group for discussing issues relating to suspected money laundering and other crime | Join |
| Pegasus Opera II discussion group | RogerNeale | 50 | An online meeting place for Opera II users and resellers to share ideas, tips and gripes | Join |
| Practice management tips | paul shrimpling | 332 | Tips and tools to improve your practice management skills | Join |
| QuickBooks discussion group | jstokdyk | 138 | An online meeting place for UK-based QuickBooks users | Join |
| Sage 50 Accounts discussion group | Rosalea | 335 | An independent forum for Sage users to share ideas, tips and gripes | Join |
| Sage Practice Solution discussion group | jstokdyk | 87 | Share your thoughts on Sage's tax and practice software with fellow users | Join |
| Sole traders/self employed business forum | Accounting Solutions | 379 | A place to discuss all matters affecting sole traders and self employed workers, such as registering for SE, dealing with HMRC, and issues surrounding | Join |
| Start up practice group | Gina Dyer | 50 | A place to discuss all aspects of starting up your own accountancy practice | Join |
| TAS Books discussion group | mramsay | 24 | A place for the TAS Books community to share ideas and tips | Join |
| The company secretary | MonicaP | 145 | A space for practitioners to contribute and ask questions relating to company secretaries, particularly with reference to the new Companies Act 2006. | Join |
| UKBF accountants discussion group | alansmoore | 28 | A place to share your views on general accounting, tax and business issues affecting your practice. | Request membership |
| VT Software discussion group | jstokdyk | 104 | A place for sharing tips and ideas on VT Transactions and VT Accounts. | Join |


