Accountants Insurance

Protect your accounting practice from claims of negligent advice, missed deadlines and data breaches with cover designed for the profession.

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What is accountants insurance?

Accountants insurance is a specialist policy that protects accounting professionals and practices from the risks of providing financial advice, preparing accounts and handling sensitive client data. It typically includes professional indemnity, public liability and cyber liability.

If a tax return error costs your client money, or a missed filing deadline results in penalties, professional indemnity covers the resulting claim. Accountants also face increasing cyber risks from handling sensitive financial data.

Find cover options from specialist insurers who specialise in covering accounting professionals, so your policy reflects the specific risks of your practice.

Who needs accountants insurance?

Sole practitioner accountants

Running a one-person accounting practice

Accounting firms

Managing a team of qualified and trainee accountants

Bookkeepers

Providing bookkeeping and payroll services to clients

Tax advisers

Specialising in tax planning and compliance

Management accountants

Providing financial analysis and business advice

Forensic accountants

Investigating financial irregularities and fraud

WHY CECIL

Built differently.

Cover for the advice you give

Accountants face professional liability every time they sign off accounts or submit a return. Cecil finds insurers who understand accounting risks and cover them comprehensively.

Cyber cover for financial data

Accounting firms hold highly sensitive financial data. Cecil makes sure your policy includes cyber liability to cover breaches and their consequences.

Trusted by the profession

Cecil works with insurers experienced in covering accountants. Your policy meets the requirements of professional bodies and reflects the standards your practice upholds.

Straightforward comparison

Get options from specialist insurers to find accountants insurance from specialist providers. No generic business forms, just relevant questions about your accounting practice.

Common questions about accountants insurance

Do accountants need professional indemnity insurance?

Professional indemnity is essential for accountants. Most professional bodies require it as a condition of membership, and it protects you if a client claims your work caused them a financial loss.

What level of professional indemnity do accountants need?

Your professional body may set a minimum requirement.

Do accountants need cyber liability insurance?

Given the volume of sensitive financial data accountants handle, cyber liability is increasingly important. It covers the costs of a data breach, including notification, legal fees and regulatory fines.

Does accountants insurance cover tax filing errors?

Yes, professional indemnity covers claims arising from errors in tax returns or filings that cause your client a financial loss, including HMRC penalties.

Is public liability needed for accountants?

If clients visit your office or you visit client premises, public liability covers injury or property damage claims. It is a sensible addition to your professional indemnity.

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