Taking the grrr out of AGAR
Course Description
Join us for a practical session designed to help Parish and Town Councils tackle year-end financial challenges with confidence and clarity.
This course is designed to complement our other year-end training and should only be attended by those who have already completed these courses or possess a solid understanding of the year-end and audit process.
What You’ll Learn
1. Reflecting on Past Challenges
A review of common audit findings and feedback from internal and external auditors
2. Preparing for Year-End:
Key actions to complete before 31st March to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
3. What’s New in the Annual Return:
An overview of updates to the AGAR & Practitioners’ Guide with a focus on the new Assertion 10 and what it means for your council
Who Should Attend
This session is aimed at Clerks, Responsible Financial Officers (RFOs), Councillors involved in finance.
Cost (per delegate)
£46 +VAT Members
£92 +VAT Non Members
Lewis Anderson, Director
Lewis Anderson Enterprises Ltd
Lewis Anderson PSLCC has worked in the local council and VCSE sector for over a decade, holding roles as Clerk, Responsible Financial Officer (RFO), Internal Auditor, and Councillor. He currently serves as Vice President of the Staffordshire County Association, Head of Standards & Improvements for the Internal Audit Forum, and CoChair of NALC's Young Councillors' Network. Lewis is also Head of GovFinance at Cloudy IT, and Director of Lewis Anderson Enterprises Ltd, a company delivering training to councils and sector partners. An early adopter of Artificial Intelligence in local government, Lewis collaborates with sector partners to promote its use across all tiers and roles, driving innovation and efficiency in council operations.
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