The latest version of the Academies Financial Handbook, continues the theme of increased scrutiny towards governance, that has been ongoing for the past few years. This follows on from changes made by Ofsted to place a greater emphasis on governance during inspections. The key changes Clarification that a financial notice to improve can [...]

Academies Accounts Direction 2015 - Now Released! The Academies Accounts Direction 2015 is hot off the press. This year we have the added complication of 2 different versions, following the release of a new Charities SORP. New academy trusts whose date of incorporation falls on or after 1 January 2015 must use the [...]

Summer term academy deadlines 31 May                 EOYC to be submitted to Teachers Pensions 31 May                 March accounts return to be submitted to the EFA 31 May                 Deadline to submit accounts to Companies House 31 July                  Budget forecast return to be submitted to the EFA   Teachers Pensions Due date for filing: 31 May The [...]