UHY Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants
When it comes to auditing, small and medium-sized businesses often find themselves navigating a crowded marketplace of firms promising efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. However, not all audit services are created equal, and the choice of audit partner can significantly influence the quality of the audit and the value it brings
With last week being Charity Fraud Awareness Week, the Charity Commission has unveiled updated guidance to help trustees protect their charities from fraud and cyber crime. This follows the regulator revealing that it opened 603 cases related to fraud and 99 cases involving cyber crime in the past year. Simplified
At UHY Ross Brooke, we believe in making a difference not just through our work, but in our communities as well. That’s why we are proud to support the YNRA (You’ll Never Run Alone) charity run, a special event for an important cause. The YNRA run is no ordinary challenge.
In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent is more than just offering competitive salaries and perks. Employees, especially those from younger generations, are increasingly looking beyond traditional incentives to find companies that align with their values and priorities. By Chris Davies – Partner This is where voluntary Environmental, Social,
Recent data reveals that nearly half of UK charities are encountering significant problems with banking services. These issues range from difficulties in opening accounts to unexpected account closures, all of which can severely disrupt a charity’s operations. By Caroline Webster – Charities and NFP Partner The extent of the problem
Every day it seems that the news is full of floods, wildfires, heatwaves, melting polar ice caps, or some other natural disaster and consequently it comes as no surprise that success for businesses now goes beyond just financial performance. Stakeholders—including investors, customers, employees, and regulators—are demanding more than profits; they
The Charity Commission has recently concluded its regulatory compliance case into the Actors’ Benevolent Fund and has drawn out some lessons that can benefit all charities. The case was opened in February 2022 over concerns about how the Fund was being governed and its financial controls. There were significant disagreements
The Charity Commission has published new guidance designed to help charities when they face decisions over whether to refuse or return a donation. Generally, the starting point for a charity is to accept donations given to the charity. However, they are certain circumstances where they must refuse a donation and
In recent news, a registered wild cat conservation charity, The Cat Survival Trust, is under investigation by the Charity Commission for continuously failing to file financial accounts. This unfortunate situation highlights the importance of trustees of charities understanding their role and legal obligations in order to ensure effective governance and
As a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly worked hard to grow and maintain your company in an ever-competitive market. But, as with every other aspect of your business, periodic evaluation and change are crucial to ensure sustained growth and success. One area often overlooked by companies is their relationship with their