The SORP Working Party (SWP) is responsible for advising the SORP Making Body on issues arising from the UK accounting framework relating to housing associations and carry out the detailed work of developing, drafting and maintaining the Housing SORP.
The Housing SORP 2014 is available to all SFHA members to download. Please sign in to access full article and Housing SORP 2014 below, which includes details of the SORP Making Body and SORP Working Party.
CIPFA is currently reviewing its Treasury Management Code, compliance with which is expected by the Scottish Housing Regulator.
John Butler from the National Housing Federation has ciruclated an update on Accounting for SHPS and SHAPS under FRS102. Sign in to view the full article below.
The Work and Pensions Committee have launched two inquiries - the first is a re-launch into Universal Credit, the second is an inquiry into the benefit cap. SFHA would like to ask for member input in order to draft evidence for these inquiries.
The SFHA is asking its members what further guidance regarding Treasury Management (if any) they would like SFHA to produce. This could include a resource where members could download other members' policies and/or the production of guidance. Please sign in to view the whole article.
Limited special offer – book 2 residential delegate places at SFHA Finance Conference and get a 3rd free.
East Kilbride Housing Association (EKHA) has announced the election of Graham Keith as its new Chair
The Housing (Scotland) Amendment Bill is currently being considered by the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee.
Conference to discuss housing sector’s key finance issues.
Upcoming events from the SFHA.
SFHA members also addressed by Scottish Government Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe.
Mr Stewart learns more about impact of not-for-profit company.
GHA unveils 105 affordable homes at Govan tram depot site.
