Solicitors' Accounts Regulations Manual (NI)

Our Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations (NI) Manual provides you with the current and permanent file programmes needed to enable the reporting accountant to provide the report required under the Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations 2014.

The manual also includes:

  • guidance notes that summarise the requirements of the Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations 2014 and the problems they present; and
  • a file review checklist

Our Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations (NI) Manual can be browsed online or sections of content or commentary can be downloaded in Microsoft Word or PDF. There is also the flexibility to ‘customise’ a download suitable for your engagement. For every new assignment, you will need to navigate to our website to obtain the most up to date version.

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Manual Details

Content
  • Guidance notes that provide you with essential background knowledge on the key aspects and the reporting requirements of the Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations 2014.
  • Example engagement letters for Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations Compliance. There is also an example letter of representation.
  • Links to example Accountant’s report form and the Reporting Accountant’s Checklist.
  • Permanent file documentation that provides a structure for your permanent files and outlines the information required which is of continuing importance to a Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations assignment over a number of years.
  • Current file documentation provides you with the planning, completion and detailed work programmes needed to undertake an Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations assignment. A current file index is also included.
Latest Update

March 2025
The principal changes in this update aim to provide updated links and other minor amends.

October 2023
The principal technical changes in this update include:

  • The reconfiguring of the guidance notes.

July 2023
A number of minor amendments / improvements have been made to other sections of the package, including updating engagement letters to reflect latest guidance.

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