Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company law in the UK, particularly sections relating to audit requirements and statutory audits

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Key legislation regulating financial services in the UK, including provisions relevant to audit services

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data in audit processes

International Standards on Auditing (UK): Professional standards that govern how audits should be conducted in the UK

Companies (Disclosure of Auditor Remuneration and Liability Limitation Agreements) Regulations 2008: Specific regulations regarding audit fee disclosure and liability agreements

Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulations 2016: Regulations governing the conduct and requirements for statutory auditors in the UK

FRC Ethical Standard: Professional ethical requirements set by the Financial Reporting Council for auditors

FRC Audit Quality Framework: Framework establishing standards for audit quality and performance

ICAEW Code of Ethics: Professional ethical guidelines established by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Guidelines: Regulatory guidance and requirements for audit practices issued by the FRC

ICAEW Requirements: Professional requirements and standards set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Regulations: Regulatory requirements for audits of regulated financial services firms