Accountancy Services

UK accountancy profession transferred being regulated from the Accountancy Foundation and the Review Board to the Financial reporting Council (FRC) in 2004. The FRC is the UK’s independent regulator responsible for promoting high quality corporate governance and reporting. Codes and standards are set to ensure oversight of regulatory activities of the professional accountancy bodies.

AML/Sanctions/Bribery and Corruption

The Government has published new regulations transposing the Fourth Money Laundering Directive into UK law known as “Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017” (known as Money Laundering Regulations 2017).
The CCAB guidance AML guidance (Tech 04/08) will be updated to reflect the changes. However in the interim you and your firm must prepare for the changes.
SZ Compliance Consulting can help you and your firm to:
  • Carry out a review of AML/CTF/ABC policies and procedures
  • Assist in creating a procedural manual
  • Providing a bespoke sanction related support service
  • Carry out a KYC/AML/CDD audit
  • Support and guide you in filing National Crime Agency (NCA) suspicious Activity reports (SARS)
  • Offer bespoke tailored training package either face to face and online.

GDPR

In addition to new Money Laundering regulations the current Data Protection Directive of 1995 will be replaced by new regulation early 2018 designed to protect against cyber disruptions and attacks and instrumental in ensuring personal data is protected properly. According to ICAEW 80% of accountants are not aware of GDPR. We at SZ Compliance can help you by:
  • Carrying out a full gap analysis bespoke to your firm identifying GDPR focus areas
  • Assist in building a compliance framework around your firms commitment to GDPR

MLRO

It can be a very lonely world as a MLRO. Having the option to speak to someone and discuss your initial thoughts in confidence can be extremely useful. SZ Compliance can hold your hand every step of the way and can be at the end of phone for a quick or a lengthy chat to discuss a detailed case review.
Audit & Assurance

Accountancy Services

In 2004, UK accountancy regulation moved to the FRC, the independent regulator ensuring high-quality corporate governance, reporting, and oversight of professional accountancy bodies.
AML/Sanctions/Bribery and Corruption

The UK implemented the Fourth Money Laundering Directive. SZ Compliance Consulting assists firms in AML policy reviews, procedural manuals, audits, SARs filing, sanctions support, and tailored training to ensure compliance with new regulations.

GDPR

New regulations replace the 1995 Data Protection Directive in 2018, enhancing cybersecurity. SZ Compliance assists firms with GDPR gap analysis and compliance frameworks, ensuring accountants meet regulatory requirements and protect personal data effectively.

MLRO

It can be a very lonely world as a MLRO. Having the option to speak to someone and discuss your initial thoughts in confidence can be extremely useful. SZ Compliance can hold your hand every step of the way and can be at the end of phone for a quick or a lengthy chat to discuss a detailed case review.

UK Accountancy Services

In 2004, the regulation of the UK accountancy profession transferred from the Accountancy Foundation and the Review Board to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). The FRC is the UK’s independent regulator for corporate governance and financial reporting.
The FRC sets codes and standards to oversee professional accountancy bodies and ensure transparency in financial practices. Its role includes maintaining public confidence in corporate reporting, promoting strong governance frameworks, and enforcing ethical standards within the UK’s accountancy and auditing sectors.
 
By establishing oversight mechanisms, the FRC ensures regulatory compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement, strengthening trust in the UK’s financial and corporate sectors.

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