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Gracey


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Hi,

I'm a qualified by experience book-keeper. If I provide an accounting service for my clients should I advertise as an accountant or book-keeper (it would affect where my adverts appear in publications)?

I intend to produce accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Can anyone confirm whether limited company accounts need to be signed off by a qualified accountant, or can the directors just sign them?

Many thanks

Grace



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Hi Grace,

Limited company accounts only need to be signed by a company director. There is no requirement for an accountant or tax agent to sign the accounts.

If you're intending to produce accounts up to trial balance stage, then it's probably wise to advertisie as a book-keeper. If you intend to produce year-end accounts and tax returns then try advertising as an accountant.

All the best.

Guy

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Gracey,

If you do provide year-end accounts for filing and tax returns, you may need to consider your PII situation.

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Gracey


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Thanks Guy and Paul for your advice.  I aim to offer a tax preparation service so will probably list under accountant, and will definitely get some PII.

 

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