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To support preparations for the FEHE SORP (effective from 1 January 2026 and expected to be published in August 2025), a webinar and series of regional workshops are being hosted by KPMG's Accounting Advisory Services team throughout May and June. The recording of the recent webinar is available to the public, so any auditors or FE accountants can view it. And we are now holding a series of workshops around the country for BUFDG members to come and hear more about the SORP, ask questions, and discuss. Starting on 20 May, the workshops are being held in Leeds, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, London, and Belfast.
We've gathered information from our members about which financial and other systems they use, and captured the finance system for 123 universities/higher education providers, plus the systems/software used for payroll, expenses, CT returns, VAT returns, and global mobility for many of them.
Did you know? BUFDG has an extensive suite of over 50 CPD-certified e-learning modules, covering a huge range of HE finance topics. These are free to access with your BUFDG website account.
Member only session to share experiences of all things tax/ social security related with peers.
The next Scottish Deputy Finance Directors Meeting will take place on Wednesday 28 May.
The aim of this course is to increase your confidence in dealing with finance, budgets and even finance staff. Demystifying some of the jargon used and ensuring that you have a solid understanding of finance, accounting and budgeting.
KPMG has provided an overview for BUFDG members of the ability for UK universities to qualify for the education exemption in certain EU countries.
The 2024 Financial Statements webinars were held in May 2024. The slides and recording are now available for members to access.
This guidance sets out the tax implications of payments and benefits provided to employees on the termination of their employment.
