Choosing an accountant is an important decision for any freelance consultant or contractor. Whether the need is only for help with drawing up accounts and calculating corporation tax at year-end or for a full-blown accounting and bookkeeping service, the relationship is likely to be a long‑term one that needs to be chosen carefully.

The PCG Accredited Accountant scheme is designed to help members choose their accountant by identifying and promoting those who have been given additional and specialist training in freelance-specific issues and have undertaken and passed our exacting training and assessment programme.

Developed and delivered in association with Accountax Consulting Limited, the PCG Accredited Accountant scheme involves:

• Strict entry criteria
• Training on IR35/S660A
• Customer service training to enable accountants to meet the needs of freelance consultants and contractors
• Annual assessment, including feedback from PCG members

Benefits to PCG members:

• The reassurance that PCG accredited accountants will have received relevant and up-to-date training in freelancer-specific issues
• A published list of all accountants who passed the course satisfactorily and qualified
• The ability to provide feedback on accredited accountants to PCG which will be taken into account when performing annual reviews

Benefits to accountants:

• The opportunity to present your credentials to PCG members through PCG Accredited Accountant
• Up-to-date training from experts in tax and accounting matters that affect freelance contractors
• The opportunity to demonstrate your experience and knowledge in this marketplace, to help you win more business

If your practice would like to apply for the PCG Accredited Accountant scheme,  you can download more information and a full application form here:

• PCG Accredited Accountant - an overview
• PCG Accredited Accountant frequently asked questions 
• PCG Accredited Accountant application form
  

Please note that only chartered and certified accountants and chartered tax advisers are eligible for the PCG Accredited Accountant scheme. If you have any questions, please contact Mandie Bell on 0845 2265121 or email her at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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