Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in England and Wales, including corporate accounting requirements and statutory reporting obligations
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing partnerships, including financial reporting and accounting responsibilities for partnership structures
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, including requirements for financial reporting and auditing
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how financial and personal data must be handled, stored, and protected
ICAEW Code of Ethics: Professional ethics guidelines established by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
FRC Standards: Standards set by the Financial Reporting Council governing accounting practices and corporate reporting
IFRS: International Financial Reporting Standards providing global accounting standards that must be followed for certain types of entities
UK GAAP: UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, the standard framework of accounting requirements for UK businesses
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations governing anti-money laundering requirements and procedures for accounting professionals
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Legislation dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime, including reporting obligations for accountants
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing service contracts, including implied terms about quality and performance of services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding liability limitations and exclusions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in service contracts, applicable when providing accounting services to individuals
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment rights and obligations, relevant when staff are involved in service delivery
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and conditions, important for service delivery planning and staff management
ISQC 1: International Standard on Quality Control, establishing quality control standards for accounting firms
