Academies: Audit and Accounts Update

This course will provide a timely and informed update on the key issues facing academy accountants and auditors in 2021.

The specific course content will vary as requirements develop, but will cover the following areas:

• Accounts Direction 2020 to 2021 and supplemental publications
• Academies Financial Handbook – key changes
• Sector developments
• Academy audit and accounting – common issues and hot topics, such as:
  • COVID-19 reporting implications
  • Common ESFA accounts and assurance findings
  • Narrative reporting reminders
  • Reporting on fraud and irregularity
  • Viability and going concern considerations
• Other financial reporting developments

The content for online courses predating 2021 may vary.