Learning from the regulator and Housing Ombudsman
5 December 2024 (Board Members)
Navigating the social housing regulatory landscape can be challenging, as many oversight bodies seem primarily focused on finding faults. However, understanding their roles can provide valuable insights for proactively addressing challenges. In this session, we will examine readily available information from regulators, such as Regulatory Judgements and the Housing Ombudsman’s annual report. This will highlight sector shortcomings and offer actionable guidance for social housing providers.
Introduction to Audit and Audit Committes
Audit Committees have become a key element of Board governance within the sector, providing vital assurance to the Board. The basic assurance role of Audit Committees has expanded as activities have become more complex and the importance of technology in delivering services has increased.
Finance III – financial statements and narrative reports
2 February 2023
This session will build on the previous session on Housing Association accounts by exploring the detail of the accounts, including the Directors’ Report and the notes to the accounts.
Finance II – budgeting and management information
26 January 2023
This session will consider the use and value of budgeting within registered providers. Looking at the business planning and budgeting process and maximising the use of data.
Finance I – the accounting building blocks
19 January 2023
In this session we will identify and explain the key financial elements of housing association accounts and will also review some of the terminology used in finance to help aid Board members understanding.
Introduction to Housing Association Accounts Part II
26 May
A follow up session from Part I, exploring the details of the accounts including Directors’ report.
Introduction to Housing Association Accounts Part I
19 May
An introduction to Housing Association accounts.
Budgeting & Management Information
27 January 2022
This session will look at the key aspects of financial budgets and the role of the board in monitoring the financial information that us presented to them regularly.
Introduction To Audit & Audit Committees
18 November 2021
This webinar is aimed at new Board Members as part of their introduction programme, plus anyone looking to learn more about audit, including staff.
The session will consider the general role of ‘audit’ and consider the two main functions that Boards come across – internal and external audit. It also reviews the main role and responsibilities for the Audit Committee, how it fits within the governance framework and what its key outputs are.
Introduction To Audit
10 December 2020
This session will consider the general role of ‘audit’ and consider the two main functions that Boards come across – internal and external audit. The session will look at their key roles and responsibilities, especially the major differences between them. Delegates will learn how to get the most out of both functions and there will a general discussion at the end to take questions from delegates if they have any issues regarding their auditors.
