1. Changes in authorisation & How we can help you
Rachel Lewis - Director of Authorisation & Contact Centre
Siobhan Chambers - Senior Authorisation Advisor

2. Introduction
Decisions on new firm applications made in September 2015 took an average of 1.6 months
In January 2014, the average was 4.2 months

3. What has already changed
Multi-Disciplinary Practices
Simplified forms for changes in legal entity and Legal Disciplinary Practices
Better and more targeted use of external background checks
Accounts Rules

4. Future Changes Deemed approved COLP/ COFAs for small firms
Sole Practitioner changes
Separate Business Rule
Managers in ABS corporate owners no longer
need to be separately authorised

5. Future Changes Cont. Simplified firm application form (FA1 form)
Simplified candidate declaration sign off
Updated website and guidance
Accounts Rules

6. What else is planned? Post authorisation satisfaction survey
Accounts Rules phase 3
Online forms

7. An example of what is possible
Joint ventures
Other Types of Model
MDPs
Local authorities and trade unions
e.g. ABS Structure

8. How we can help? Pre-application engagement Advice on Accounts Rules
Advice on qualifications
Renewals