Another accountant view my accounts?

[kellycell]

Good morning all.
Is it safe to send my company's xls to another accountant to view? I am looking for the new accountant to review the figures and let me know how much corporate tax I should be paying. Then I will be comparing it to the figures that my current accountant gave me. Obviously I don't know the new accountant, is there any risk of him having a look at my company's ingoings and outgoings?
Thank you

[OrangeHopper]

If you are happy to pay for the service then you can get a second accountant to do whatever you want.

Something you might want to do. Accountants don't always provide you with a worksheet showing how the capital allowances and tax were calculated. There is no harm in you asking to see these calculations.

[kellycell]

Thank you for your reply. The new accountant will be providing those services for free.

[northernladuk]

Thank you for your reply. The new accountant will be providing those services for free.

Blimey! PM me his details. I could do with some of that lol!!

[Sally BFCA]

The 'other/new' accountant will have to carry out an anti-money laundering check on you before they may act/advise on your behalf.

Usually they would also write the the 'current/ex' accountant asking if there are any known reasons why they should not act on your behalf. This is part of professional conduct with the Accounting bodies.