With statutory deadlines fast approaching, councils must publish audited accounts for 2024/25 by 27 February 2026 – and move even faster for 2025/26.  

This webinar will equip you with the information you need to hold officers and auditors to account for performance against the statutory deadlines.

On the agenda: 

  • Adding value to the financial reporting function 
  • How to navigate the external audit process 
  • Proposed reforms to the audit framework 
  • Updates on the new Local Audit Office 
  • Priorities while waiting for new audit arrangements to be finalised

The panel

  • Paul Dossett, Partner, Head of Local Government Audit, Grant Thornton UK LLP
  • Rachael Sanders, Director of Finance (S151 Officer) Herefordshire Council and Chair of CIPFA’s Better Reporting Group
  • Kevin Bartle, an experienced local government director of finance
  • John Farrar, Director, Head of Public Sector Financial Reporting at Grant Thornton UK LLP