STAYING COMPLIANT. LEARNING LESSONS. LOOKING FORWARD

CP’S REGULAR EVENT TO UPDATE ACADEMY BUSINESS LEADERS ON CURRENT ISSUES & DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS THE SECTOR 

It may feel a long way off, but it’ll come round in no time at all – secure your place at our annual event for Academy Business Leaders. It’ll keep you up to date to what’s going on across the sector. 

It’s an easy way to stay up to date in an ever evolving environment. Our free Academies specific event is the ideal way to get ahead of the game and stay on top of developments.  

We have external speakers from the ASCL and ISBL joining our not-for-profit and education sector gurus. They’ll dazzle you with a practical update on the latest developments and issues. Including how best to approach and implement key changes in your Trust.

They’ll be imparting some knowledge gems and top tips. 

ASCL: BUDGETS & FUNDING 

The latest developments in funding including pay increases etc. With top tips for approaching budget forecast returns. 

FINANCIAL & REGULATORY CHANGES. KEY TAKEAWAYS 

An update on the key changes in the Academies Accounts Direction for the 2023/24 year, the Academy Trust Handbook for the 2024 year. Plus, an update on other relevant sector developments including ESFA/DfE guidance etc. 

ISBL Engaging in an SRMA Review  

So what does an SRMA review actually cover? The benefits of engaging in a review for your Trust and how to go about organising one. 

VAT: KEY RISK AREAS AND PLANNING POINTS  

An update on key risk areas in VAT for academies and how best Trusts can mitigate against these risks. 

COMMON ISSUES AND PROBLEM AREAS IN THE YEAR END AUDIT  

An insight into some of the common and tricky issues we encounter from our audits and regularity assurance projects. The session will help you plan ahead so your year end audit is a success. 

GETTING SUSTAINABILITY SUSSED  

Learn more about the key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements for academies. Including what’s on the horizon if International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) sustainability disclosure standards are adopted in the UK. You’ll get a heads up on what process / information you should start looking at to have in place for this. 

So, if you’re a business leader in an Academy Trust join us for our annual academies sector focussed event.