All accountants should be AccountableOne third of accountants are unregulated. They cause two thirds of complaints – often without redress.That’s why AAT is campaigning for regulation to protect consumers and raise standards.Articles and opinionBusinesses need action not words over unregulated accountantsReliable professional advice is a lifeline for businesses as they battle existential threats on all sides.Politicians back AAT calls for tax advisers and accountants to be qualifiedYouGov research shows MPs support AAT’s calls for all accountants to be properly qualifiedIt’s time to clamp down on repayment agentsThe use of repayment agents is a problem for taxpayers, for HMRC and the tax advice market.AAT’s Accountable campaign recognised in awards, but businesses still need HMRC to actAAT’s campaign is nominated for an award, but HMRC is still soft peddling over the next steps.Victory for AAT stance over compulsory PIIThe Government has dropped plans to rely on compulsory PII to deal with poor professional standards.AAT launches guide to protect consumers from rogue accountantsReal-life examples reveal missed opportunities, costly fines and even fraud when things go wrong.Business and professional bodies support Accountable campaignThe public and businesses need the reassurance of professional body membership and qualificationsInsurers – compulsory PII is the wrong idea at the wrong timeInsurers believe HMRC’s plans to raise standards through PII are unattractive and ineffectiveHow other countries regulate accountantsHere’s what we can learn from how accountancy regulation works in other countries…How regulation works for other professionsOther professions have adopted regulation to ensure high standardsAAT says Government must regulate the unregulated – now!Phil Hall, Head of Public Affairs, explains why Government must act to protect consumers.Read our free consumer protection guideYou will be shocked by the risks of using an unregulated accountant. Read our free guide and be protected Download the guideResearch and press statements70% say clients suffer at hands of unregulated accountantsAAT members give buyer beware warning to businesses over the use of unregulated accountants.75% of MPs want tighter control over unregulated accountantsThree quarters of MPs want high street accountants and tax advisors to belong to a professional body6 out of ten didn’t realise accountants may be unqualifiedBusiness owners and the self employed say formal qualifications should be mandatory.AAT says Government must regulate the unregulated – now!Phil Hall, Head of Public Affairs, explains why the Government must do more to protect consumers.