Member Firms commit to display
their membership on their stationery, promotional
materials and website in line with DFK recommended
practice.
Member Firms commit to promote
the name of DFK in their marketplace through press
and other promotional opportunities
Member Firms commit to have representation
as appropriate at DFK Conferences, meetings and seminars
Member Firms commit to punctually
submit payments and administrative returns
Member Firms are expected to
volunteer personnel to serve on committees
Member Firms commit to the aims
of the DFK Client Charter
It is a requirement of Membership
that all firms participate in the association’s
Quality Programme.
Member Firms should never compromise
on the quality of their work when on an assignment
referred by another Member Firm. If a firm lacks either
the capacity or experience to handle a referral, they
must declare this to the referring firm
Member Firms must plan to achieve
agreed deadlines on referred work.
Possible delays must be communicated
to the referring firm at the earliest opportunity.
Member Firms referring
work must ensure letters of engagement and independence
issues are addressed
T o g e t h
e r W e A r e S t r o n g e r
Relationships
Communications
Member Firms will be open in
their relationships with other Member Firms and supply
information about themselves fully and honestly
Member Firms will, wherever
practicable, welcome visits to their offices by personnel
of other Member Firms.
Member Firms will look sympathetically
at requests for work experience or staff exchanges
from other Member Firms.
Member Firms will use
best efforts, when requested, to support other firms
win new business
Member Firms will nominate a
Contact Partner who will be the initial point of contact
for other Member Firms and Executive Offices
Contact Partners should ensure
that all appropriate members of their firm are kept
up to date on DFK matters and have access to the Members’
Area
Contact Partners are expected
to advise the Executive Office of any concern they
may have about the performance of another Member Firm.
Contact Partners are responsible
for ensuring that DFK referral enquiries are acknowledged
within 2 working days.
