Internal audit: Understanding the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)
This blog breaks down what the AGAR is, why it matters, and how smaller authorities can approach it with confidence.
India joined in 2013 after completing an Accounting and Finance Degree at Chester University. After qualifying in 2016, she progressed within the Audit & Assurance Department to specialise in academy schools and not for profit organisations. Alongside this, she oversees a portfolio of internal audit clients, supporting them with insight and assurance.
India is a key member of the Academies team. Every client knows her as she is responsible for managing the Academies Helpdesk and regularly delivering client seminars and internal training. She has recently started leading monthly technical updates for all of our academy clients via video conference and has hosted a series of webinars to help prepare clients for their next audit season.
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Academy Trusts – Trustee responsibilities
This session is designed for academy trusts and their trustees. We will cover topics such as legal responsibilities, good governance, managing risk and connected party relationships.
Academy trusts: management accounts
Strong financial oversight is essential for every academy trust. One of the most effective tools to support this is the monthly preparation of management accounts, which provide clear visibility over budget performance and cash flow.
Understanding risk appetite in academy trusts
Our experts explain how academy trusts can define, assess, and apply risk appetite to strengthen governance.
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