Companies Act Refresher

Objectives

The course is designed to keep accountants and auditors up to date with changes to the Companies Act 2006 and other relevant legislation.

Key topics

In recent years there have been significant changes to the Companies Act 2006 and there is more change to come, with reform at Companies House. This course looks at the more recent changes that have taken place and the practical ways that accountants can help companies comply as well as looking at new proposals. In particular the course will cover:

• Changes at Companies House as part of Companies House reform
• Economic Crime Act 2022, as it impacts Companies House
• Proposed changes to the form and content of the small and micro company regimes
• The register of persons with significant control (PSC registers)
• Confirmation statements
• Appointment of directors
• Changes to share capital
• Company communications
• Changes regarding company names
• The electronic filing of company accounts
• Practical problems applying the accounts form and content requirements
• The content of strategic reports and other narrative reporting requirements
• Tips to avoid accounts being rejected
• A refresher on other Companies Act issues and other topical areas

Who should attend

The course is for all accountants involved in preparing and auditing company accounts and other aspects of company administration.