News

This page list press notices and announcements issued by the FRC.

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• UK and Zimbabwe audit regulators sign mutual recognition agreement to further support audit quality

  The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and Zimbabwe’s Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Reciprocal Arrangements (MOURA) which will support audit quality in both countries.

  10 November 2026

• FRC review shows reports are 20% shorter in first year of revised Stewardship Code

  The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its first Review of Reporting under the 2026 UK Stewardship Code (the Code).

  10 November 2026

• FRC launches reviews of how pension illustrations can better support savers throughout retirement

  For millions of UK savers, pension illustrations help show how today's savings could translate into their long-term income for retirement. The actuarial assumptions underpinning those illustrations play a vital role in providing clear and consistent estim

  3 November 2026

• UKEB Board Member vacancies

  The UKEB is seeking two new Non-Executive Board Members to complement the skillsets of the Board.

  30 October 2026

• FRC publishes new factsheet on UK GAAP for Public Benefit Entities

  The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) new FRS Factsheet, published today, explains the accounting standards available to public benefit entities (PBEs), outlining how PBE-specific considerations have been incorporated into the UK and Republic of Ireland

  30 October 2026

• FRC invites SME stakeholders to join second FRS 102 discussion forum

  The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is inviting small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) preparers, accounting professionals and auditors to join the second meeting of its SME Discussion Forum for FRS 102 preparers.

  29 October 2026

• FRC strengthens audit quality with revised standards on assessing risks associated with non-compliance with laws and regulations

  The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has revised two auditing standards to strengthen audit quality through a clearer and more effective risk-based approach when considering whether there is a risk of material misstatement as a result of non-compliance w

  29 October 2026

• Sanctions against HW Fisher LLP and Simon Mott-Cowan

  Executive Counsel of the Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”) has issued a Final Settlement Decision Notice under the Audit Enforcement Procedure and imposed sanctions against HW Fisher LLP (”HWF”), as Statutory Audit Firm, and Simon Mott-Cowan (”Mr Mott-C

  27 October 2026

• FRC consults on proposed changes to AS TM1

  The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) today published a consultation on proposed changes to Actuarial Standard Technical Memorandum 1 (AS TM1) in response to changes in market conditions.

  26 October 2026

• New thematic reviews provide practical examples to strengthen corporate reporting

  The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published two thematic reviews highlighting practical opportunities for companies to strengthen the quality, clarity and usefulness of their corporate reporting.

  14 October 2026

• FRC releases guidance to support auditors get ahead on reducing boilerplate language

  The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a Staff Guidance Note (SGN) to support auditors who choose to adopt revised ISA (UK) 700 early, ahead of it coming into effect on 15 December 2026.

  13 October 2026

• Sanctions against Deloitte LLP

  Executive Counsel of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued a Final Settlement Decision Notice under the Audit Enforcement Procedure and imposed sanctions against Deloitte LLP (Deloitte).

  8 October 2026

• Closure of investigation regarding the audit of Joules Group plc by Deloitte LLP

  This Press Notice concerns an investigation into one or more Statutory Auditor(s) and/or Statutory Audit Firm(s). The investigation did not relate to any persons or entities other than the relevant Statutory Auditor(s) and/or Statutory Audit Firm.

  8 October 2026

• FRC Webinar invite: Key findings from the Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 2026

  Join the FRC's Corporate Reporting Review (CRR) team on Thursday 15 October, 10:00-11:00am, to hear the key findings from the Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 2026.

  5 October 2026

• FRC report highlights rising accountancy student numbers in UK and ROI

  The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today released the 24th edition of its Key Facts and Trends (KFAT) report, offering a comprehensive overview of the UK accountancy and audit landscape.

  5 October 2026