How can I find out if someone is registered as an accountant?
I know this guy who pretends he is a chartered/qualified accountant. I am trying to find some sort of directory with names (NOT business names) to check his name. PLS HELP ASAP! tx Forgot to mention .... I am in the UK!
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Answer 1 :
Some states have a list of professional people. Check your state and see if they list anything about accountants, such as CPA listings.
Answer 2 :
ohhhhhhh-ur in the uk-didn't know--well, looks like you've got some good info---if u need more i'm glad to help--don't worry about it 2 much-i know u are annoyed by him, but it's not even worth your time!!---if I were you, I'd definitely ask him how long he's been certified, and through whom----he's got to have documentation, and if he's practising, it has to be visible--let us know how it turns out!!!!
Answer 3 :
Check out the Institute of Chartered Accountants, linked below
Answer 4 :
You need to know which body he claims qualification with. There are 6 in the UK. The Chartered Accountants have either FCA, ACA, FCCA, ACCA or IPFA after their names. If there is only 1 C then this is the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales - their members directories are available at libraries. 2 C's is the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. Public Sector accountants can also be qualified members of CIPFA. There is also ICAS (Scottish Accountants) and CIMA (management accountants) and AAT (technicians). If an accountant is trading in their own right as an accountant (i.e. not an employee) you are within your rights to contact their institute to check their registration and qualification to practise.
Answer 5 :
The Institue of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is the regulatory body for all chartered & Certified accountants You could also contact your local trading standards
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