Regulated Companies

In a landscape of changing regulations and increasing scrutiny, compliance is more than a legal obligation. It underpins your organisation’s credibility, reputation and long-term resilience.

For IFAs, charities, cooperatives and Community Interest Companies, reporting and filing requirements can be complex, highly specific and unforgiving. At Cunningtons, we help you meet those obligations with confidence, translating technical regulatory requirements into clear, practical support that keeps your organisation compliant, transparent and focused on its purpose.

Expert support for highly regulated sectors

We bring decades of experience working with organisations subject to oversight from bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority and the Charity Commission. Our team provides the technical expertise and sector understanding needed for:

• Statutory audits
  Thorough, independent audits of your financial statements to help ensure compliance with UK legal and regulatory requirements.
• CASS audits
  Specialist client money audits for FCA-regulated firms, helping safeguard client assets and meet regulatory expectations.
• Charity audit, independent examination and SORP reporting
  Clear guidance on charity reporting obligations, including the Charities SORP and independent examinations where applicable.
• Assurance reports
  Tailored assurance services for stakeholders, funders and trustees when a full statutory audit is not required.

Why choose Cunningtons?

Clarity where the rules are not always clear

Understanding whether your organisation needs an independent examination, an assurance report or a full statutory audit is not always straightforward. We help you identify exactly what is required, so you can avoid unnecessary cost, reduce risk and move forward with confidence.

More than a compliance exercise

We believe an audit should do more than satisfy a requirement. A well-run audit can strengthen internal controls, improve financial oversight and highlight opportunities to make your organisation more efficient and effective. We provide reassurance for trustees, directors and stakeholders while delivering insight that adds real value.

A joined-up, practical approach

Compliance does not sit in isolation. Our specialist team also advises on the tax issues that commonly affect regulated and not-for-profit organisations, including:

• VAT for charities and not-for-profits
• Gift Aid optimisation
• Tax considerations for charitable trading subsidiaries

Partner with specialists who understand your sector

Do not leave compliance to chance. Work with a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors that understands the regulatory and reporting demands facing your organisation.

Ready to discuss your regulatory requirements?

Contact our team today

Phone: 0116 278 2380
Email: info@cunningtonsaccountants.co.uk