Possibly you might be looking to make your first steps into business and are seeking advice. Or you might be in need of some advice regarding a specific tax matter. Or you may be interested in outsourcing your bookkeeping and payroll. Alternatively you might be seeking a registered auditor for a statutory audit. A Chartered Accountant is a business professional who has achieved one of the highest levels of accountancy qualification. Chartered Accountants are regulated by their professional body and after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant the individual must undertake Continuous Professional Development training. Unfortunately accountancy is not a protected profession and consequently anybody can call themselves an ‘accountant’. An ‘unqualified’ accountant will not been subject to the same level of professional training nor are they regulated by a professional body such as The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
