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Practical writing on the work UK firms actually do.

Notes on ACSP registration, AML supervision, Companies House identity verification, and the operational realities of running a modern accountancy practice. Written for partners, practice managers, and compliance leads. No "thought leadership."

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What an AML supervisor wants to see in your verification evidence

The evidence ICAEW, HMRC or other AML supervisors expect during an inspection of an ACSP-registered firm — and how to generate it without a spreadsheet panic.

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The November 2026 deadline: a survival guide for accountancy firms

How to plan and execute Companies House identity verification for hundreds or thousands of corporate clients before the 18 November 2026 cliff. With a timeline.
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ACSP registration: the practical checklist for UK accountancy firms

A working checklist for UK accountancy firms registering as Authorised Corporate Service Providers ahead of the November 2026 Companies House deadline.