Staff / Debbie Paterson
HFMA senior technical manager
Debbie is a CIPFA qualified accountant who worked for most of her career working for PwC providing accounting and auditing advice to NHS auditors. She joined the HFMA in 2013 as part of the team writing online course material and supporting committees. In her current role, Debbie leads on the HFMA’s output relating to financial reporting, capital, VAT and tax as well as digital. She currently supports the Accounting and Standards Committee, VAT sub-committee and Provider Technical Issues Group.
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There is one major change, for NHS bodies to meet the requirements of phase one of the implementation of the Task Force on Climate Related Disclosures
Based on conversations with auditors and preparers, this briefing gives some hints and tips on preparing a well-tailored annual report and accounts.
An explanation for those not involved in producing the annual report and accounts why they should take action when asked for information for it.
This paper is intended to update HFMA members on developments in financial reporting that may affect them as finance professionals working in the NHS.
The HFMA is broadly supportive of the proposals but members are very concerned about the impact on their bottom line and capital allocations.
The provider selection regime (PSR) came into force on 1 January 2024 - reflecting the move away from competitive tendering and towards integration.