Disciplinary outcome: Andrea Bell
Order by consent
In the matter of
Ms Andrea Bell MAAT
Business name
AMB Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services Limited
Membership number
10341340
Date
30 March 2025
Misconduct
- She failed to carry out any or any adequate client due diligence in respect of one or more clients.
- She failed to carry out an adequate risk assessment and ongoing monitoring in respect of one or more clients.
- She failed to carry out any or any adequate periodic review of her Anti-Money Laundering policies, procedures, and controls.
- She provided trust or company services without being licensed by AAT or registered by HMRC to be legally able to do so.
Finding
By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegations above, Andrea Bell is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.
Order
The Investigation Team orders that Andrea Bell be:
- Fined £2,500.00
- Severely reprimanded for a period of three years.
Consent
The decision of the Investigations Team shall stand as an Order of the Association pursuant to Regulations 5.2 and 5.3 of the Disciplinary Regulations.
