STAYING COMPLIANT. LEARNING LESSONS. LOOKING FORWARD
Thursday 11 July
Millennium Point, Birmingham
09:15 am - 1:30 pm
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.
AGENDA
09:15 – 10.00am
ARRIVAL, DRINKS & NETWORKING
10.00 – 10.10am
WELCOME
10.10 – 10.35am
ASCL: BUDGETS & FUNDING
10:.35 – 10.55am
FINANCIAL & REGULATORY CHANGES. KEY TAKEAWAYS
10:55 – 11.15am
ISBL Engaging in an SRMA Review
11.15 – 11.35am
Cuppa Break
11:35 – 11.55am
VAT: KEY RISK AREAS AND PLANNING POINTS
11:55 – 12.15pm
COMMON ISSUES AND PROBLEM AREAS IN THE YEAR END AUDIT
12.15 - 12.35pm
GETTING SUSTAINABILITY SUSSED
12:35 – 12.45pm
Q&A
12:45 – 1:30pm
LUNCH & NETWORKING
1.30pm
FINISH