An accountant’s dilemma

Assalaam alaykum,

I hope everyone is well. I am an ACCA qualified accountant. I am thinking of starting up a small accounts preparation and bookkeeping service from home. I currently have a full time job on the side and will simply like a bit of additional income.

I have few relatives and contacts that are self employed so I am confident I can build up a decent client base inshAllah. However what holds me back is my perception of tax evasion that takes place. I think there are a lot of small local businesses who evade tax. I am not bothered about preparing misleading accounts if I am provided with false information because it is not my responsibility to scrutinise the information they provide me. (I have read few fatwas on this).

However what concerns me is that majority of people may ask me to give them advice regarding tax evasion or they may even openly admit their wrongdoing. This is a great concern for me and for this reason I have not started anything as yet.

If you are a self employed accountant or know anyone who is, can you kindly advice me what I should do.

JazakAllah khair