Registered providers of social housing - Publications

Component accounting services

Component accounting is coming and it's set to have major implications for financial reporting in the RP sector.

RP issues - a briefing for registered providers of social housing - Spring 2010

In this issue: Optimising group structure for tax purposes :: A bleak outlook for social landlords :: Topical VAT issues for RPs :: Changes in acquisition accounting in the new SORP :: Steering staff through stormy waters :: Winning contracts from the public sector :: Component accounting timetable deferred to 2012 :: Are you getting value for money? :: Guest article - Robson Conman :: Model of choice

Housing association VAT survey - Commentary of survey feedback - March 2010

In light of HMRC's increased interest in the housing association sector, evidenced by its soon-to-be published review of special partial exemption methods adopted by housing associations, Smith & Williamson decided it was time to complete its own VAT survey of the sector to see what this revealed.

Validating Brixx business plans - our services to RPs

With more RPs choosing to use the Brixx modelling tool, validation is becoming even more important. Smith & Williamson can provide varying levels of assurance regarding your projection models.

Your LSVT business plan

We can provide LSVTs with valuable assurance through our validation services.

RP issues - a briefing for registered providers of social housing - November 2009

In this issue:  Component accounting: How to prepare for this new requirement in the housing association sector :: The Social Housing Pension Scheme :: VAT advice for housing associations :: 'Qualified person' reports to be introduced :: Reward strategy in turbulent times :: The carbon reduction commitment :: Training & events

RP issues - a briefing for registered providers of social housing - March 2009

In this issue :: Reducing the uncertainty about impairment provisions :: Smith & Williamson survey reveals uneven playing field :: Time to revisit your loan arrangements :: More to SORP 2008 than you might think :: Changes to tax treatment of employer accommodation :: Gift aid route planner :: Forthcoming events

Handy VAT tips for registered providers of social housing (RPs)

Now more than ever before, businesses need to increase liquidity and cut costs without affecting their core services.

Impairment in the housing sector

This helpsheet has been prepared to asist practitioners and Registered Social Landlords with identifying current thinking on impairment issues highlighted by the current economic climate.

Disclaimer

No responsibility for loss occasioned to any persons acting or refraining from action as a result of any material contained in this helpsheet can be accepted by either the authors or The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

RP issues - a briefing for registered providers of social housing - November 2008

In this issue: RP's suffering in the property market crash :: A need for impairment provisions :: VAT adjustments for temporary lettings :: Contract compliance :: Mitigating the impact of the credit crunch :: Topical tax issues for RPs

RSL issues - a briefing for registered social landlords - March 2008

In this issue: SORP 2008 :: IFRS: What's all the fuss about? :: The importance of the business plan model :: Bonus levels in the housing association sector :: Topical tax issues for RSLs :: Modelling with Brixx :: Accountancy Age Award win