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We are Chartered Accountants specialising in audit and assurance. Our team has over 50 years experience working with companies, charities, trusts and societies.
Community Benefit Societies are required to submit their annual return (AR30 form) and accounts to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) within seven months of the end of their financial year. We act for many Community Benefit Societies as auditor. To ensure timely processing, it’s advisable to use the Mutuals Society Portal for submissions. If online…
Knowing the rules allows you to plan. As auditors we need to be sure you have applied the standards correctly. Remember that if the property is held for rental income or held for capital appreciation it may well need to be considered an Investment Property. As long as the property can be reliably valued than…
Raise the Issue with the Auditor First – Before escalating the complaint, try to resolve it directly with the auditor or their firm. Many firms have internal complaints procedures that should be followed. Contact the Recognised Supervisory Body (RSB) If the issue is unresolved, you can escalate the complaint to the professional body that regulates…
Private companies have 9 months following the year end to file financial statements at Companies House. Note the first year may differ slightly. Also, when the company year end has been changed this may impact the filing deadlines. Public companies have 6 months following the year end to file financial statements at Companies House. Note…
A charity independent examination is a financial review conducted by an independent person to ensure that a charity’s accounts are accurate and comply with legal requirements. It is a simpler and more cost-effective alternative to a full audit, typically required for smaller charities that do not meet the audit threshold. Who Needs an Independent Examination?…