Many accounting firms will rely on IDVT software to verify the identity of their director clients. Alternatively, accountants could ask clients to ID themselves using the government website. Some firms, however, do not have access to IDVT software, and some clients may not want to use a website or software. There may also be cases where software indicates a problem that could be easily verified if the firm can verify ID documents in accordance with the Companies House legal requirements.
With that in mind, 20:20 Innovation are offering a series training courses, each with a limited number of delegate places available.
These courses will provide training written by experts in Home Office ID document verification requirements, enabling delegates to ID their clients in accordance with the requirements for an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) not using IDVT software. Book your place today.
Note that only attendees on the course will be in position to assess physical documents for the purposes verifying ID under Companies House rules for an ACSP, and not any others in the firm. Also, the firm must make its own decisions about when to verify the ID of directors and beneficial owners, given the risk of each client / individual, and ensure that it complies with the documentation requirements, as discussed in the course.
20:20 Innovation are working with the entire accountancy sector to ensure that all accountants and tax advisors are suitably prepared, trained and compliant when it comes to ID verification. Please select one of the courses below and ensure your practice is equipped for the upcoming Companies House changes.
Find out more in this short video from Dave Norris.
Please note, this course provides the required training to actually verify the ID of individuals without the aid of IDVT software. If you would just like to understand the rules around becoming an ACSP, the processes required and the options for verifying the ID of individuals, please see the course Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), which is free to members of 20:20 Innovation.
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Companies House ACSP - Complying with Companies House ID Examination Requirements - 17 June 2026
Date: 17th June 2026
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
To get the most out of the session, it can be helpful for delegates to have an identity document with them when the training is delivered, either passport, driving licence or both.
This course only runs as a live workshop and will not be recorded.
Please note that due to the nature of the course content and the need to comply with appropriate legal ID verification standards, the number of delegates on each session is limited. If you fail to attend the session you have booked, you will only be given a 50% refund of the booking cost.
Delegates on the session must be able turn their cameras on, each delegate must log on via their own computer and no screen sharing, recording or use of AI notetakers is permitted. Failure to comply with these terms will result in the delegate being removed from the session and a refund of only 50% of the booking cost given.
Thank you for the certificate and notes. The course was excellent and extremely informative. I have to say that the thought of a 4-hour session was a little daunting however, very good use was made of all the time, and the speaker was first class!
Jane Dempster, JD Accountancy Ltd
