In a small accountancy practice, the MLRO role is significantly more important than an administrative appointment. It is the point at which internal concerns about possible money laundering are assessed and, where necessary, turned into an external report. The role needs someone with direct access to the client file and engagement context, as well as […]
Suspicious Activity Reports for accountancy firms: AML reporting guide
While Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are a rare event for small accountancy firms, the difficulty lies in knowing when an unusual client matter has moved beyond a routine query. This judgment is fundamental because the wrong response can create real anti-money laundering (AML) compliance problems for the firm. Staff must know when to escalate a […]



