Blog17th Oct 2025The new Charities SORP is coming: Everything you need to knowThe new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP) is due to be published later this year, effective for financial periods starting on or after 1 January 2026. While this may feel a while off, now is the time to…By Lucy JenkinsView more
Blog7th Jul 2025FRS 102: Revenue Recognition- What’s changing?As accounting standards evolve, staying informed about the updated FRS 102, particularly in relation to revenue recognition, is crucial for your business. The Financial Reporting Council has introduced significant amendments to UK GAAP, including a new revenue recognition model. These…By Alexandra WheelanView more
Blog9th Jun 2025AI & Data: The key to better audits?Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way the world looks. From the adverts we see across social media, to research and development conducted by major tech giants, to streamlining recruitment processes, AI is everywhere. There’s no doubt that it’s also…By Jordan TaylorView more
Blog6th May 2025The UK’s Renewable Energy Revolution: What’s Next for 2025 and BeyondIn 2024, more than half of the nation’s electricity came from renewable sources — a major turning point that cements the UK as a global leader in clean energy. Wind, solar, bioenergy, and hydro all delivered strong gains, with wind…By Jordan Taylor and Erica FitchieView more
Blog3rd Feb 2025FRS 102 Lease Accounting: A Guide To The Key ChangesOn 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued significant amendments to FRS 102—the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. These changes won’t take effect until periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026 and you…By Alexandra Wheelan and Jordan TaylorView more
Blog16th Jan 2025FRS 102 Changes: 6 Ways They Might Impact Your BusinessOn 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued significant amendments to FRS 102—the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. These changes won’t take effect until periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026 and you…By Jordan Taylor and Alexandra WheelanView more
Blog16th Dec 20242024 Business Unit Year In ReviewAs we close the chapter on another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the progress, milestones, and opportunities that shaped our journey. Across our business units, 2024 has been a year of collaboration, growth, and delivering value where…By James Pirrie, Ian Bremner, Lauren McCluskey, Paula Fraser, Alasdair Green, Andrew Dines, David Purse, Alan Campbell, Neil Robb, Gordon Steele and Louise McCoshView more
Blog12th Feb 2024Six Ways You Can Prepare Your Charity For A Successful AuditHere at AAB, we support a number of charities and not-for-profit organisations with their audits. Being able to help these amazing organisations is a privilege and our teams love working alongside these businesses. However, we know that many people may…By Emily JacksonView more
Blog21st Dec 20232023 Business Unit Year In ReviewOxford recently released their word of the year for 2023 and it was “rizz”. If we had to pick a word for our year it would be ‘growth’. You might have heard us talk about our growth journey a time…View more
Blog21st Mar 2022Not-for-Profit Sector – Defined Benefit Pension SchemesDefined Benefit Pension Schemes may be increasingly rare in wider society but they remain in many not for profit organisations. View more
Blog1st Sep 2021Data Analytics: the future is already hereIf you type “What is the future of audit?” into Google (other search engines are available) there are a range of themes and opinions evident. One prediction is the break-up of the dominance held by the global audit firms leading…View more