Homes In Sedgemoor Tender for External Auditors

Homes in Sedgemoor is inviting tenders for the appointment of external auditors.

Homes in Sedgemoor expects our external auditors to deliver the following:

• An audit to be carried out in accordance with legislative requirements set out in The Companies Act and within appropriate Accounting and Auditing Standards;

• The audit is to include such examination of the accounts, statements, underlying records and control systems as is necessary to reach an opinion of the financial statements;

• To liaise with HiS internal auditors as necessary as part of the overall assurance arrangements

• Meet with the Audit & Risk Committee once a year without the Executive Team present to discuss the external audit work and any issues arising from it

• Potentially attend other Audit and Committee meetings (maximum of 4 per year) in addition to the meeting to which the Financial Statements are presented

• Prepare the financial statements for Homes In Sedgemoor on receipt of a trial balance and supporting documentation.

• The external auditor should report on significant weaknesses in a Key Issues Memorandum (Management Letter), and review the company's internal financial controls;

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• The external auditor will be required to attend the Audit and Risk Committee to discuss and provide comment on the Financial Statements;

• The external auditor may be required to attend the Board Annual General Meeting to discuss and provide comment on the Financial Statements;

• To provide an audit plan in advance, on an annual basis, detailing proposed dates, staffing, materiality and charge.

• Accountability to both Homes in Sedgemoor's Audit and Risk Committee and Board;

• To prepare annual corporation tax returns and relevant disclosure notes;

Further details may be found on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk where a tender pack can be downloaded and a response submitted by the deadline.

Tender Documents

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