There is, however, a little more doubt as to whether Simon Michaels, who takes over from Jeremy as BDO's UK managing partner, will write his own diary. He plans to review all the communications methods open to him in due course, TS understands.

Readers of Jeremy Newman's online missive about what goes on at the firm, do not despair. TS's man at  55 Baker Street tells us that Jeremy plans to continue writing the web diary when he moves up to be head of BDO International in July.

Our only advice, Simon, is this: if you've got a lot on your plate, diaries can be very therapeutic.

Be warned though, Jeremy has set the bar high with his electronic scribblings, so you'll have a lot to live up to....