Posts by Joanne Costello
Six in ten UK businesses won't survive their first five…
Whether you are seeking venture capital, approaching a bank for…
The audit profession is changing faster than at any point…
Academy trusts across the UK are operating in an increasingly…
Audit is often seen as a backward-looking process focused on…
Charities continue to operate in an environment of increasing scrutiny,…
Audit has traditionally been seen as a manual, time-intensive process,…
The academies sector continues to face a challenging environment, with…
Preparing for a 2026 academy audit may feel like a…
For many businesses, the audit process can feel disruptive, time-consuming,…
For many business owners, attracting investment or preparing for a…
The Department for Education (DfE) has recently encouraged academy trusts…
The Department for Education’s (DfE) Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) 2025–26…