Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, particularly sections relating to audit requirements and statutory audits
Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004: Supplementary legislation covering specific aspects of company audits and investigations
International Standards on Auditing (UK): Professional standards that set out how audits should be conducted in the UK
FRC Ethical Standard: Standards set by the Financial Reporting Council governing ethical requirements for auditors
UK Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles of good corporate governance for listed companies
APB's Ethical Standards for Auditors: Professional ethical guidelines that auditors must follow in their practice
FRC Requirements: Regulatory requirements set by the Financial Reporting Council for auditors and accountants
ICAEW Guidelines: Professional guidelines set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable to audits of regulated entities
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations concerning anti-money laundering and terrorist financing requirements
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law developed through case law
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly limitation of liability clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if the client qualifies as a consumer
