About Steve Collings
Steve Collings is a director at Leavitt Walmsley Associates, a firm of chartered certified accountants. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Steve is an internationally recognised speaker, writer and commentator on all matters to do with financial reporting and auditing.
Steve was named Accounting Technician of the Year at the 2011 British Accountancy Awards. In 2013, he was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to the Accountancy Profession award by the Association of International Accountants. In 2017, Steve was highly commended from the Association of Accounting Technicians for his work in the accountancy profession.
Steve sat on the UK and Ireland GAAP Technical Advisory Group at the UK's Financial Reporting Council for five years until October 2021, and has represented the accountancy profession in the Parliamentary Review. Steve currently represents the North West of England on ACCA's Practice Network Panel.
He has presented courses all over the world and is the author of over 25 books. He has written numerous technical factsheets and articles for ACCA.
What makes Steve tick?
Steve is an outspoken advocate for the simplification of accounting and auditing standards.
CPD Courses
Part of a series of 2025 updates. Academy trusts are very sector specific clients and in the last few years the accounting framework in place has become more complex. This course will help you to stay on top of the legislative requirements and recent changes in this area.
2025-26 Update: Audit
Auditors need to stay on top of changes that affect the audit process. This course covers key updates on going concern, ISQM 1, cash flow statements, and journal audits.
2025-26 Update: UK and Irish GAAP
UK and Irish accounting standards have seen a significant amount of change following the FRC's periodic review. This update dives into the detail of key amendments in the areas of concepts and pervasive principles, revenue recognition, and accounting for small entities.
5 Common Reporting Issues Under Irish GAAP
There are some common pitfalls when it comes to preparing financial statements under Irish GAAP. This bite covers five of these, so you can make sure your financial statements are prepared to a high quality.
5 Threats to Objectivity in Accounting
Objectivity is a key principle for sustaining ethical behaviour as an accountant. But avoiding risky situations isn't always easy. This bite identifies five threats to your objectivity and how to mitigate them.
7 Methods for Generating Audit Evidence
Audit evidence is frequently cited as a deficiency in audit file reviews and can result in serious sanctions. This bite explores seven methods for obtaining evidence to corroborate an organisation's financial statements.
Accountants Under Pressure
Here we take a look at why so many accountants are considering leaving the profession in the next five years.
Accounting for Academies
Academies accounts are complex and detailed, which is why trusts are seeking accountants who can help. This course provides a guide through the work involved in accounting for academies.
Accounting for Charities
Charities have different financial statements, different laws governing them, and different aims and mission statements. This course demystifies the accounts of charities and ensures you are equipped to deal with the rules and regulations that apply.