Being a Company Director: Why Financial Reporting Responsibility Still Sits With the Board

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Appointing an accountant, finance team or external auditor can provide a company with valuable expertise and independent scrutiny. It does not, however, transfer the board’s responsibility for the company’s financial reporting. Under the Companies Act 2006, directors sit at the centre of the statutory reporting process. Companies must maintain adequate accounting records, annual accounts must […]