This event reviewed Scottish authority experiences of the 2013/14 year end closedown and issues arising during the audit process.
The event addressed:
- 2013/14 Audit Process
- Faster Closedown: A Statement Preparer’s Viewpoint
Glasgow City Council provided an insight into how they brought forward the submission of the unaudited accounts to the end of May
- Faster Closedown: External Auditor Viewpoint
Grant Thornton explained how, through joint changes to working practices, Oldham Council managed to ensure the annual accounts were audited and approved by the end of May
- Focus on the Message: Clear and Concise
Grant Thornton provided valuable advice on how to simplify and de-clutter the annual accounts
- Overview of the Code 15/16 Invitation To Comment
A key element being implementation of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
- Technical Update
Latest news and developments affecting Scottish local government
- Local Authority Accounts Regulations 2014
Expected authority actions following implementation of the new regulations
The event materials are provided for download.