
Risk management for academy trusts
Managing the risks that academies are facing in today's environment shouldn't be a tick box exercise, but a key component to ensure the success of the academy trust.
Corporate, Assistant Manager
India joined Price Bailey in 2013 after completing an Accounting and Finance Degree at Chester University. Qualifying in 2016 with her ACA, India began working in the Business team before moving to the Corporate team on a step-stone rotation programme. India remained in the Corporate team and progressed within the department to specialise in the academies sector.
India is a key member of the academies team; she is responsible for managing the academies helpdesk and regularly delivering client seminars and internal training. India has recently started leading monthly technical updates for all our academy clients via video conference and has hosted a series of webinars to help prepare clients for their next audit season. India also assists within the charities team when necessary. More about India.
India often participates in events and webinars on behalf of Price Bailey. The academies teams events are always well received by clients and are held regularly to ensure that any updates are communicated promptly and effectively.
India contributes to Price Bailey’s content hub on behalf of the academies team. Writing on topical issues and providing updates when necessary. Examples of India’s work include articles regarding related party transactions, charts of accounts and automation, governance requirements.
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