Engagement Terms
ENGAGEMENT TERMS — AURELIANT GLOBAL ACCOUNTANTS
1. Introduction
These Engagement Terms (“Terms”) govern the professional relationship between Aureliant Global Accountants (“Aureliant”, “we”, “our”, “us”) and our clients (“you”, “your”). They apply to all advisory, auditsupport, structuring, compliance, tax, ESG, digital, and multijurisdictional services provided by Aureliant unless superseded by a written Engagement Letter.
These Terms must be read together with:
The signed Engagement Letter
The Scope of Work
Our Privacy Policy (aureliantglobal.com/privacy-policy)
Our Terms of Use (aureliantglobal.com/terms)
Any jurisdictionspecific regulatory requirements
By engaging Aureliant, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Our Professional Responsibilities
Aureliant performs services with:
Professional competence and due care (ICAEW Code of Ethics)
Objectivity and independence where required
Confidentiality and secure handling of information
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Adherence to ISQM 1 & 2, where relevant
Highquality standards expected of a global advisory and auditsupport firm
We will:
Deliver services as described in the Engagement Letter
Allocate appropriately skilled professionals
Maintain adequate professional indemnity insurance
Communicate progress, risks, and issues promptly
Perform work within agreed timelines (subject to dependencies)
3. Your Responsibilities
You agree to:
Provide complete, accurate, and timely information
Ensure access to relevant personnel, systems, and documents
Notify us of material changes affecting the engagement
Review deliverables and provide feedback promptly
Fulfil legal, regulatory, and filing obligations
Maintain internal controls and governance arrangements
You are responsible for:
Decisions made based on our deliverables
Implementation of recommendations
Compliance with laws and regulations applicable to your business
Aureliant is not responsible for delays or issues arising from incomplete or late information.
4. Scope of Work
The scope of services will be defined in the Engagement Letter and may include:
Advisory and transformation services
Auditreadiness and assurance support
Technical accounting and IFRS advisory
Tax, international tax, and transfer pricing
ESG, sustainability, and Warm Homes Plan compliance
Regulatory reporting and governance
Structuring, crossborder expansion, and entity management
Digital, data, AI, and ERP advisory
Private office and nonregulated family governance services
Any work outside the agreed scope will require a separate fee or scope variation.
5. Fees, Billing & Payment Terms
5.1 Fee Structure
Fees may be:
Fixed fee
Timeandmaterials
Retainerbased
Milestonebased
Hybrid models
The Engagement Letter will specify the applicable structure.
5.2 Invoicing
Invoices are typically issued:
Monthly
On milestone completion
In advance for retainers
As otherwise agreed
5.3 Payment Terms
Unless stated otherwise:
Payment is due within 14 days of invoice date
Late payments may incur interest at 4% above the Bank of England base rate
Work may be paused for overdue invoices
5.4 Expenses
Reasonable outofpocket expenses (e.g., travel, regulatory fees, filings) will be recharged with prior notice.
6. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality over:
Client information
Financial data
Business strategies
Regulatory documents
Personal data
Proprietary methodologies
Exceptions apply where disclosure is:
Required by law or regulation
Required by a regulator (e.g., HMRC, FCA, SEC, PCAOB)
Necessary to protect legal rights
Permitted by the client in writing
Aureliant adheres to ICAEW confidentiality obligations.
7. Data Protection & Privacy
We process personal and corporate data in accordance with:
UK GDPR
EU GDPR (where applicable)
Data Protection Act 2018
Global privacy regulations
Details are provided in our Privacy Policy at: https://aureliantglobal.com/privacy-policy (aureliantglobal.com in Bing)
You agree to provide data lawfully and ensure you have the right to share it with us.
8. AntiMoney Laundering (AML) & KYC Requirements
Aureliant is legally required to perform:
Identity verification
Beneficial ownership checks
Sourceoffunds/sourceofwealth checks
Sanctions and PEP screening
We may:
Request identification documents
Use thirdparty verification providers
Decline or terminate engagements if AML requirements are not met
Failure to provide required information may delay or prevent service delivery.
9. Use of Subcontractors & Global Delivery Teams
Aureliant may use:
Global delivery centres
Specialist subcontractors
Technology partners
AIenabled tools
All subcontractors are bound by:
Confidentiality agreements
Dataprocessing agreements
Professional standards
We remain responsible for the overall quality of services.
10. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise agreed:
Aureliant retains ownership of methodologies, templates, frameworks, and tools
You receive a licence to use deliverables for internal business purposes
You may not distribute or commercialise deliverables without permission
AIgenerated outputs remain subject to these terms.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Aureliant’s liability is limited to the amount specified in the Engagement Letter
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses
We are not liable for decisions made without professional validation
We are not liable for delays caused by third parties or client dependencies
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for:
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Any liability that cannot be excluded by law
12. Conflicts of Interest
We maintain robust conflictchecking procedures. If a conflict arises:
We will notify you promptly
We may decline or modify the engagement
We may implement ethical walls where appropriate
13. Termination
Either party may terminate the engagement:
With written notice (as specified in the Engagement Letter)
Immediately if the other party breaches these Terms
Immediately if required by law or regulation
Upon termination:
Fees for work completed remain payable
We may retain copies of documents for regulatory purposes
Confidentiality obligations continue indefinitely
14. Document Retention
We retain engagement files for:
6–7 years (standard professional requirement)
Longer where required by law or regulation
You are responsible for retaining your own records.
15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
Unless otherwise stated in the Engagement Letter:
UK engagements are governed by the laws of England & Wales
Other jurisdictions follow local governing law
Disputes will be resolved in the courts of the relevant jurisdiction.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Engagement Letter and Scope of Work, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions or proposals.
17. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms:
Aureliant Global Accountants Limited
Email: legal@aureliantglobal.com
Website: https://aureliantglobal.com