Companies Act 2006: Primary UK legislation governing company law, including statutory requirements for accounts, audits, and company administration
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate how personal data must be handled and protected
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit regulation defining how personal data must be processed, stored, and protected in the UK
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring accountants to implement specific procedures to prevent money laundering and report suspicious activities
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime, requiring accountants to report suspicious transactions
ICAEW Code of Ethics: Professional standards and ethical guidelines that chartered accountants must follow in their practice
FRC Ethical Standard: Financial Reporting Council's standards governing ethical behavior in accounting and auditing services
Tax Management Act 1970: Fundamental legislation governing tax administration and management in the UK
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant when providing services to individual clients
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly important for limitation of liability clauses
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing contracts between businesses and consumers, including information requirements and cancellation rights
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation regulating financial services activities, relevant if providing certain financial advisory services
The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017: Detailed regulations requiring specific anti-money laundering procedures and client due diligence measures
Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements: Regulatory requirements for maintaining adequate professional indemnity insurance coverage for accounting services
