Regulation & Professional Standards
Regulated, ethical, and accountable
Jeremy's Clear Methods Accountancy (JCMA) is regulated and monitored by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). You receive accurate work, protected data, and transparent conduct.
What this means for you
ICB regulated
Practice Licence 012811
Ethical standards
Integrity, confidentiality, due care
Client protection
AML, PII, data safeguards
ICB membership
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
The ICB is the world's largest bookkeeping institute. Membership recognises academic attainment, working experience, and competence. As a practice licence holder since 2012, Jeremy's Clear Methods Accountancy meets the ICB's high standards, code of conduct, and ongoing monitoring.
Benefits for clients
Qualified, up-to-date support backed by an approved supervisory authority. You gain confidence that filings, advice, and reports align with current regulations.
Membership commitments
Continuous professional development, adherence to ethical principles, and readiness for ICB monitoring of practice standards.
ICB objectives
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Promote bookkeeping as a profession with recognised qualifications.
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Increase recognition of bookkeeping as core to financial management.
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Provide education, learning, and benchmarking for high standards.
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Support members with updates on legislation and ethics.
Professional conduct
Ethical principles we uphold
Our work is anchored to five fundamental principles that guide every client engagement.
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Integrity
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Objectivity
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Professional competence and due care
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Confidentiality
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Professional behaviour
Client confidentiality
Information is handled securely with access restricted to those who need it. We use secure sharing tools and store records appropriately.
Professional competence
Regular training keeps us aligned with HMRC rules, Making Tax Digital updates, and best practices for bookkeeping and payroll.
Clear communication
We explain what will be done, when, and at what cost—so you can plan confidently.
Regulatory compliance
Protections that keep you covered
Compliance is built into our processes so your filings and records stand up to scrutiny.
- Anti-money laundering: Checks, verifications, and record-keeping aligned with supervisory expectations.
- Professional indemnity insurance: Coverage in place to protect clients and the practice.
- Data protection: Guidance rooted in GDPR principles, secure storage, and minimised data retention.
What this means for clients
- Work performed to recognised professional standards.
- Transparent, ethical decision-making and advice.
- Confidence that submissions and records are accurate and timely.
Client protection
You receive accurate, ethical support backed by regulation
Work with a practice that takes responsibility for quality, confidentiality, and compliance—so you can focus on running your organisation.