Accountants Defence & Advisory Services Ltd

Accountants' Defence and Advisory Services Limited is a reputable company based in Hammetts, Kings Nympton, Devon EX37 9ST, providing indispensable support and guidance to accountants facing complaints, regulatory and disciplinary cases. Our team of professional advisers is dedicated to assisting our members in navigating the complexities of technical matters, ethics, difficult clients, and negligence claims. We take pride in offering personalised and thorough advice, allowing our members to resolve complaints efficiently and effectively.

One of our members graciously shared their experience: "Complaints are inevitable. However, with ADAS, each complaint has been handled patiently and thoroughly, concluding with 'No Further Action' and no criticism of me. The package includes consultation with a specialist firm of lawyers and an insolvency regulation expert, which has been most helpful." Accountants' Defence is delighted to have resolved these complaints to our member's satisfaction, without any adverse findings. We have paid out 7,950 in professional fees on behalf of the member for these matters.

What is Accountants' Defence?

Accountants' Defence is a team of specialists dedicated to assisting members in the UK with complaints, disciplinary proceedings, regulatory problems, practice issues, or limited negligence claims. Our mission is to help you solve your practice problems by providing expert advice from chartered accountants, barristers, solicitors, and other professionals experienced in dealing with complaints, accountants' disciplinary hearings, and practice issues.

We are now offering a new service to non-subscribing members who have a complaint or regulatory problem. We will provide advice and/or conduct correspondence on their behalf, charging at the hourly rate of 180 plus VAT. For more information, contact Chris Cope on 01769 580041 or lifeline@accountantsdefence.co.uk.

Why Use Accountants' Defence and Advisory Services?

Accountants' Defence was incorporated in January 2004 by Chris Cope, a solicitor with extensive experience in complaints and disciplinary hearings. We pride ourselves on our expertise in handling accountancy tribunals and representing hundreds of accountants, ensuring that our members receive unparalleled support and representation.

Incorporated Accountants' Defence is not regulated by the SRA, but Chris Cope, a solicitor holding a practising certificate, is regulated by the SRA. This dual regulation enables us to offer a unique blend of services to our members.

Services Offered by Accountants' Defence and Advisory Services

Our firm specialises in offering comprehensive support in the following areas:

• Advice on practice problems
• Guidance on handling difficult clients
• Professional standards and ethics consultation
• Assistance with rules, regulations, and compliance of your professional body
• Assistance with audit registration
• Complaints management
• ICAEW and ACCA consent orders
• Disciplinary proceedings
• Appeal proceedings
• Readmission to membership

For more information about our advisers or to download a subscription notice, please click here.