CCAB WARNING ON MONEY LAUNDERING RISK FOR ACCOUNTANTS

摘要

CCAB, the forum of accountancy bodies, has set up an anti-money laundering (AML) taskforce and published guidance which stresses accountants' 'professional scepticism' as the first line of defence in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing. The advice lists a number of red flags for accountants from wire transfers following cash deposits to negative media coverage about the client or company.