Stephen Sheen: the year ahead for accounts and audit

Backstop dates and disclaimers, the appearance of the asset ceiling, local government reorganisation, simplification of accounts. Stephen Sheen assesses an eventful 2024 in the world of audit and accounts, and looks at what might happen next.

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