United Kingdom: Audit

If your financial year ends on 31 December 2025, your Annual General Meeting (AGM) timetable is already running. Under Oman's Commercial Companies Law, SAOGs/SAOCs must hold the annual...

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) mandates identity verification at Companies House from Spring 2025, but guidance on fraud-prevention is pending. Additionally, updates are underway for corporate governance, including refreshed Wates Principles for large private companies, revised Walker Guidelines for private equity transparency, and a new audit reform bill introducing the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) to replace the Financial Reporting Council.

The fines of £10m for Transport for London and £4m for Tram Operations Ltd following the Croydon tram tragedy signal a wrong turn in health and safety sentencing...