AAT Continuity of Practice Cover
If you are applying for or renewing your AAT licence, you may require a continuity of practice arrangement.
Friendly Assist Accountancy provides continuity cover for sole practitioners and small accountancy firms across the UK.
Our service helps ensure there is a suitable arrangement in place should you become unable to continue acting for your clients due to illness, incapacity, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Need Continuity Cover for Your AAT Licence?
Whether you are applying for your first licence or reviewing your existing arrangements, we can help you put a suitable continuity arrangement in place.
What’s Included?
Essential Continuity Cover
£150 per year
Our core continuity cover package includes:
- Named continuity practitioner
- Annual continuity review
- Confirmation documentation for AAT purposes
- Maintenance of continuity records
- Ongoing arrangement throughout the year
- Basic continuity procedures document
This package is suitable for most sole practitioners who simply require continuity cover for licensing purposes.
Continuity Plus
£395 per year
Everything included in Essential Cover, plus:
- Annual 60-minute practice review call
- Website and online presence review
- Google Business Profile review
- Referral partnership opportunities where suitable
- Client onboarding checklist
- Practice administration templates
- Business development guidance
- Email support throughout the year
During your annual review call we can discuss pricing, service offerings, client retention, growth opportunities and operational improvements.
Growth & Continuity Partner
£795 per year
Everything included in Continuity Plus, plus:
- Quarterly support calls
- Service and pricing review
- Google Business Profile optimisation guidance
- Accountability support
- Priority continuity-related support
- Quarterly action plans
- Practice growth discussions
- Workflow and efficiency reviews
This package is designed for accountants looking for ongoing support while growing their practice.
Why Choose Friendly Assist Accountancy?
As an AAT Licensed Accountant ourselves, we understand the challenges faced by sole practitioners and growing firms.
Our continuity arrangements are straightforward, affordable and designed to help accountants meet licensing requirements while gaining access to practical business support.
We also understand the importance of building efficient systems, maintaining compliance and creating a sustainable practice that supports both your clients and your long-term goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is continuity cover required for my AAT licence?
AAT requires licensed members to have suitable continuity arrangements in place. You should always check the latest requirements directly with AAT.
Do you take over my clients?
The purpose of continuity cover is to ensure clients can be supported if you become unable to act. Specific arrangements would be discussed and documented in advance.
Are referrals guaranteed?
No. Referral opportunities may arise from time to time, but no minimum number of referrals can be guaranteed.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You can move to a higher support package at any time.
Arrange a Free Consultation
If you need continuity cover for your AAT licence or would like to discuss one of our support packages, we would be happy to help.