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By Steve Williams

31st October 2024

Will my charity require an audit?

The new Labour Government has resurrected plans to increase the thresholds for company statutory audits but there is still no indication that any changes to the charitable sector levels are on the horizon.

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By Armstrong Watson

7th October 2024

6 common SRA Accounts Rules breaches

The SRA Account Rules were revised in 2019 but there are some common breaches we see. Sadie Archibald, Legal Sector Audit Team Assistant Manager, looks at how these breaches can be managed internally. 

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By Armstrong Watson

18th July 2024

Armstrong Watson becomes first UK accounting firm to join Institute of Customer Service

Armstrong Watson is is aiming to be recognised as  “the best financial advisory firm to deal with, delivering the best client experience in the UK" and has become the first accounting firm to join The Institute of Customer Service

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By Lauren Graham

26th June 2024

Could you be saving money on your group audit?

When it comes to the audit of a group of companies in the UK, the UK parent company can make a statutory guarantee, to its subsidiary or subsidiaries to reduce the overall audit scope. But what are the benefits and risks?

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By Karen Rae

24th June 2024

Charity Trustees: six main duties and responsibilities

As a Trustee, you, alongside your fellow Board members, have overall control of a charity and are responsible for ensuring that it fulfils its charitable purpose and undertakes the activities it was established to do.

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By Steve Williams

13th June 2024

Independent examinations for small charities

With the noise around changing audit thresholds, trustees of smaller charities may be thinking “what about me?” The article considers how trustees can obtain accountability and support even when a charity is below the audit threshold.

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By Matt Osbourne

29th May 2024

What do proposed audit reforms mean for your business?

Potential changes lie ahead that could reduce reporting requirements for thousands of companies, however, it is worth considering the valuable benefits that would be lost in the absence of an audit. 

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Academies Accounts Directions

By Steve Williams

22nd April 2024

2024 Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) Updates: What you need to know

It seems not long since we finished the 2023 financial reporting cycle, but we've entered the final term of school, and the 2024 year-end is fast approaching.

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By Huw Nicholls

30th March 2024

FRS 102 – what are the proposed changes?

FRS 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland is evolving. The changes on the horizon are likely to be significant.

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By Armstrong Watson

14th March 2024

Armstrong Watson makes key appointment in North East with new Audit and Assurance Partner

Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce the appointment of Audit and Assurance Partner Michael Morris in Newcastle.

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