- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
Money Laundering Regulations (2003)
The Money Laundering Regulations new rules significantly extend the scope of the law to apply to a wider range of 'relevant business'.
Professional services
Under the regulations, lawyers, accountants, casino operators and estate agents are obliged to report any suspicious activity to the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS), regardless of the amount of money which is involved.
Those failing to file reports risk a prison sentence of up to five years, while those who assist in money laundering face jail terms of up to 14 years.
Please contact us if you are concerned about any implications the laws may have for you and your business relationships.
High value dealers
The regulations apply to businesses that deal in 'high value goods', such as art, jewellery and cars.
Companies which handle high value cash payments of more than 15,000 euros (circa £10,000) must register with HM Revenue & Customs. (The term 'cash' applies to notes, coins and travellers' cheques in any currency).
Businesses must also obtain 'satisfactory' proof of the potential client's identity and residence. This is defined as 'evidence which is reasonably capable of establishing (and does in fact establish to the satisfaction of the person who obtains it) that the applicant for business is the person he claims to be'.
High value dealers are obliged to report any suspicions they may have relating to the source of the money.
They must also appoint a Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and introduce appropriate internal procedures for reporting incidents.
In addition, they must ensure that staff are sufficiently trained so as to be able to spot potential cases of money laundering.
Click here to view the Money Laundering Regulations 2003.
Click here to access the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.