AML Acronyms & Definitions: A Reference Guide for UK Accountants
PEP, PSC, UBO, DAML, MRZ. AML guides throw a lot of shorthand around, and most of it lands without explanation. This guide […]
Electronic Signatures, KYC & AML: What UK Accountants Need to Know (2026)
Electronic signatures, KYC, and AML come up in every accounting practice. They’re related enough to feel like parts of the same thing, […]
How to Create an Electronic Signature for Free
Below is the electronic signature I made using Canva in under a minute, completely free. You can paste it into a Word […]
Simple vs Advanced vs Qualified Electronic Signature: What’s the Difference?
Simple, advanced and qualified electronic signatures differ in legal weight, technical requirements and where they are accepted. A simple signature is any […]
Are E-Signatures on Engagement Letters Valid in the UK?
Yes, e-signatures on engagement letters are legally valid in the UK. Under Section 7 of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 and Article […]
7 Biggest Risks for UK Accounting Firms in 2026
The FCA is restructuring AML supervision. MTD for Income Tax is live. Cybercriminals have accounting firms in their crosshairs. Teams are stretched […]
Digital Signature vs Electronic Signature: What’s the Difference?
You’ve probably used “digital signature” and “electronic signature” as if they mean the same thing. For most of your career, that was […]
What Makes an Electronic Signature Legal?
Under UK law, three elements make an electronic signature legal: a clear intention to authenticate the document, a demonstrable link between the […]
What Is Counter Proliferation Financing & What Do UK Accountants Need to Know?
There are two types of accounting practices right now. Those that updated their firm-wide risk assessment after September 2022 to include counter […]
Top 14 Job Management Software for Accountants Reviewed & Ranked (2026 Guide)
You know the problem. Deadlines missed. Tasks falling through the cracks. Month-end billing taking hours because no one tracked time as the […]
Best CRM Software for Accountants Reviewed and Ranked (2026 Guide)
The best CRM software for accountants are HubSpot, FibreCRM, Workbooks, Capsule CRM, Pixie, Accelo, Insightly, Senta, and Sage CRM. These platforms handle […]
How To Get Clients Document faster
The usual advice for getting clients documents faster goes something like this: make your proposals more professional, write better email templates, follow […]