ICAEW on Pensions

ICAEW recently sought clarification from the FRC regarding aspects of the OEPI definition and permitted non-audit services as they relate to UK pension schemes, some of which are covered in the FRC's revised implementation guidance issued in November 2020. This guide explains the definition of ‘members’ and ‘assets’, clarifies whether the pension scheme is a ‘controlled undertaking’ where there is a corporate trustee company, covers prohibition of non-audit services to the sponsoring employer relating to pension scheme assets, liabilities or funding, and provides clarification regarding Master...

Technical helpsheet issued to help members determine which accounting standard should be used when preparing the accounts of a small self-administered pension scheme (SSAS pension scheme).

Supplementary schedule to the main engagement letter helpsheet. Provides sample wordings to help you draft engagement letters. Covers the auto-enrolment aspects of payroll services.

This helpsheet has been issued by ICAEW’s Technical Advisory Service to help members understand when a company or a group is ineligible for the small companies regime. The helpsheet identifies the legislative requirements of the Companies Act 2006, highlights key definitions and offers practical examples to help understand the interpretation of the requirements.

An ICAEW Personal Financial Planning Community webinar on planning for your pension.