Academies
Expert advisors to single and multi-academy trusts.
In the 2023/24 academic year, 5.1 million pupils attended an academy trust in the UK.
Trusts must balance evolving pupil needs and teaching standards with funding pressures, a falling birthrate, recruitment and retention of quality staff and increasing governance requirements. Working with Crowe’s academy team means working with experts that support but never distract.
Alongside audit and assurance work, we’re proud to provide a full range of complimentary services to academy trusts including VAT and tax advice, benchmarking, governance reviews, due diligence, risk management and more.
Audit, assurance and compliance
Audit, assurance and compliance
VAT and tax
VAT and tax
Bookeeping and management accounts
Bookeeping and management accounts
Teachers' Pension Scheme and grants and audit
Teachers' Pension Scheme and grants and audit
Governance reviews and training
Governance reviews and training
Internal audit and risk management
Internal audit and risk management
Due diligence
Due diligence
Benchmarking
Benchmarking
Tailored advice and support for academies
We will keep you abreast of changes in government policies, DfE regulations and other pertinent matters at an early stage, allowing you to assess the impact on the trust.
Quality
- A leading provider of audit services to charities and schools, offering deep sector expertise and a commitment to excellence.
- Strong team continuity, ensuring consistent service and deep institutional knowledge.
- Accredited staff through our Annual Academy Training and Charity seminars, reinforcing our dedication to sector-specific professional development.
- Deliver a technology-led audit approach, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and insight throughout the audit process.
Experience
- By participating in conferences and discussion groups, our team plays an active role in shaping the non-profit and education sectors.
- Provide timely feedback on sector developments through participation in conferences and discussion groups.
- Clients receive regular bulletins highlighting key changes and emerging trends.
- Specialist advice is always available from our dedicated non-profit tax and VAT experts, ensuring compliance and strategic insight.
Collaboration
- Our team operate a 'right first time' ethos, focusing on quality and precision from the outset.
- Our work is guided by a clearly defined timetable and set deliverables, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- We offer a year-round service, providing support and guidance beyond the audit cycle.
- A flexible approach allows us to conduct audits either on-site or remotely, depending on client needs and preferences.
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