“Audit” a word that sends shivers down many a finance professional’s back. For some, it’s a necessary evil. For others, an arduous slog that

Four years on from the Covid-driven advice to ‘work from home’ if possible, it’s fair to say that its impact has been far greater

Working in finance comes with the need to prepare a set of annual accounts.  It is, no doubt, part of your job description.  The

As we wave goodbye to January, I wonder how many resolutions have been abandoned? Well-meaning commitments to make a 180 about-turn and improve x,

As is traditional at the start of a new year, we’ve given some thought to what lies ahead and the likely impact it may

The dawn of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on where we’ve been and look forward to the year ahead. A

The Charity Accountants’ two day online annual conference is back, supporting attendees to lead, impact and inspire! This year’s conference programme includes inspiring and

Changes to defined benefit pension scheme assumptions over 2022 have resulted in a trend towards schemes showing significantly reduced liabilities and in many cases

2023 is a landmark year for Sayer Vincent as it is our 40th anniversary! We’ve been looking back and catching up with past team

With charity finance teams being under pressure, and levels of staff absence and sickness being higher than ever, during 2022 we received a lot

2023 is a landmark year for Sayer Vincent as it is our 40th anniversary! We’ve been looking back and catching up with some SV

Fraud is a very real risk but something that tends not to be discussed enough in charities despite figures showing it’s on the rise.

If you are a charitable organisation or group with operating leases for charity shops, a housing portfolio, or a fleet of vehicles etc, then

You may not all be excited by headlines about auditing! But audit quality is in the spotlight, with a real focus on driving up

January is of course the time of year for looking forward and thinking through what the coming year has in store. We asked a

I don’t believe I’ve ever read an article or blog talking about a golden age of charity finances. I’ve certainly never written one. Commentators

At the recent Charity Accountants’ Conference in September, Sayer Vincent’s Fleur Holden and Vivien Ma presented a session on how to create an excellent

At the Charity Accountants’ Conference 2022, Oliver Deacon – an executive coach for finance leaders and ex-Microsoft financial director – held an enlightening session