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Accountant negligence for failing to maintain bookeeping records

The following case study outlines an example of professional negligence involving an accountant not bookkeeping correctly. We may be able to help with specialist legal advice if you find yourself in a similar position. Get in touch today by calling our helpline on 0800 0322210.

Miss Robinson is a very successful business woman. She has used her accountants for many years to complete her tax returns.

A friend has recently joined her business as the bookkeeper, and has discovered that the accounts have been prepared incorrectly for the last 5 years. This is despite Miss Robinson providing accurate information to her accountants.

HMRC has now become involved, and has fined Miss Robinson a significant amount of money.

Miss Robinson has a claim against her accountant for professional negligence.

 

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