Accreditations & Compliance
As a reputable local business, we pride ourselves on our extensive array of accreditations and certifications. Our accreditations not only validate our expertise in the field of finance but also assure our clients of the highest standards of quality and ethical conduct.
We are proud to be members of the ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) which is a professional membership organisation that promotes, develops, and supports chartered accountants and students around the world.
As a global professional body for chartered accountants, the ICAEW ensures all chartered accountants have the knowledge and values to help build local and global economies that are sustainable, accountable and fair.
Compliance
In all companies corporate governance and compliance are paramount to maintaining a healthy and sustainable business. Here at ABMV, we pride ourselves on being compliant across all areas of our business and are proud of our compliance record. Below are the main key compliance areas but of course we have many so please feel free to contact us and ask a member of the team if you have any questions.
Anti Money Laundering
All accountants must comply with onerous duties imposed by the Proceeds of Crime Act, the Terrorism Act, and the Money Laundering Regulations (the “Anti Money Laundering Legislation”), which are intended to inhibit the activities of terrorists and other criminals by denying them access to technical expertise. If we fail to perform these duties, we risk imprisonment.
Before we accept your instructions, we may need to obtain ‘satisfactory evidence’ to confirm your identity. In certain circumstances, we may need to obtain evidence confirming the identities of third parties, the source of any funds or other property, the purpose of any instructions, or any other matter.
We assume that our clients are honest and law-abiding. However, if at any time, there appear to be grounds to suspect (even if we do not actually suspect) that your instructions relate to ‘criminal property’, we are obliged to make a report to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), but we are prohibited from telling you that we have done so.
GDPR
Your personal information including sensitive personal data may be held on a computer, paper file, or another format. This information is used by us or our representatives to arrange and manage your engagement.
We may exchange personal information with industry governing bodies, regulators, and law enforcement agencies as required by relevant legislation (General Data Protection Regulation).
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you by writing to us at ABM Ventures Limited, 175 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BX. A small charge may apply.
ABM Ventures Limited will not use your personal information or share it with other third parties for marketing purposes.
Please click HERE to see the Data Protection Policy.
Professional Indemnity
As a practicing Chartered Accountancy Business we are required to take out professional indemnity insurance to safeguard our clients, should there be a need to claim.
The firm holds professional indemnity insurance with QBE European Operations through our broker Michael James Insurance, with territorial coverage being worldwide excluding the United States of America and Canada.
Michael James Insurance can be contacted by writing to Michael James Insurance and Property Services LLP, East Court, Enterprise Road, Maidstone ME15 6JF.
Commissions
In some circumstances, commissions or other benefits may become payable to us (or to one of our associates) in respect of transactions we (or such associates) arrange for you, in which case you will be notified in writing of the amount and terms of payment.
Your consent to such commission or other benefits being retained by us (or, as the case may be, by our associates) without our, or their, being liable to account to you for any such amounts.
Engagement
As standard practice, all existing, new clients and renewing clients receive an engagement letter detailing the details of our supply of service. This helps us to provide you with the level of service you expect and deserve.
If you have any questions regarding this please contact us.
Trading Name
ABMV is a trading name of A.B.M Ventures Ltd, registered to provide Accountancy and Taxation advice in the UK.
The registered office is 175 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BX.
The registered Company No: 04979103
