Anti Money Laundering Regulations

In common with all accountancy and legal practices the firm is required by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Terrorism Act 2000 and the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 to:

1. maintain identification procedures for clients and beneficial owners of clients;
2. maintain records of identification evidence and the work undertaken for the client; and
3. report, in accordance with the relevant legislation and regulations.

We have a duty under section 330 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to report to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) if we know, or have reasonable cause to suspect, that another person is involved in money laundering. Failure on our part to make a report where we have knowledge or reasonable grounds for suspicion would constitute a criminal offence.

The offence of money laundering is defined by section 340(11) of the Proceeds of Crime Act and includes concealing, converting, using or possessing the benefits of any activity that constitutes a criminal offence in the UK. It also includes involvement in any arrangement that facilitates the acquisition, retention, use or control of such a benefit.

We are obliged by law to report instances of money laundering to SOCA without your knowledge or consent. In consequence, neither the firms' principals nor staff may enter into any correspondence or discussions with you regarding such matters.

We are not required to undertake work for the sole purpose of identifying suspicions of money laundering. We shall fulfil our obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in accordance with the guidance published by the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies.

James Walsh Accountant Limited - 19 Titan Court, Laporte Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 8EF
Phone 01582 402124/723893 - Fax 01582 488124
Registered In England & Wales - Company Registration Number: 03418162