Introduction to Academies

Course outline:

This course will provide staff with an introduction to the academies sector and a summary of the key governance, financial reporting and assurance requirements relating to academies.

Content will include:

• An introduction to the Academies Financial Handbook
• Academy financial reporting requirements, the charities SORP and the annual Accounts Direction
• Common accounting issues
• Common auditing issues such as using experts, laws and regulations and accounting estimates

CPD Hours: 2