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
A Change Is as Good as a Rest
Here we examine the impact of some recently proposed changes to FRS 102 and the possible mood of accountants following the publication of those.
The FRC's recent periodic review has changed how small and micro-entities prepare their financial statements. This course helps you navigate the updates for your clients or organisation.
An Introduction to Accounting for Academies
Academies have been around for a while now, and there are plans for more schools to make the transition. Accounting for academies can be a great skill in any accountant's toolbox, so this bite covers the essentials you need to know.
Part of a series on 2025 Audit Updates. In April 2025, the IAASB issued ISA 570 (Revised 2024) Going Concern, to respond to corporate failures that raised questions concerning the auditor's responsibilities. This short course will walk you through the upcoming changes.
Auditing 2025: Auditing Journal Entries
Part of a series on 2025 Audit Updates. This update explores why journal entries must be properly audited, the issues that often arise, and how technology and analytical procedures can help reduce fraud risk.
Auditing 2025: Auditing the Cash Flow Statement
Part of a series on 2025 Audit Updates. Cash flow statements have come under scrutiny from regulators and professional bodies for frequent errors and omissions. This module examines how they should be prepared and audited, highlighting key procedures and common mistakes.
Auditing 2025: ISQM Update
Part of a series on 2025 Audit Updates. This module explores International Standard on Quality Management 1 for firms conducting audits, reviews, or other assurance engagements. It covers monitoring, remediation, annual reviews, and documentation requirements.
Auditing Intangible Assets
Intangible assets can be tricky to audit, because they don't have a physical form. For those who deal with such assets, this bite explores how to audit intangibles according to IAS 38.
Beware AML Penalties
Here we look at the recently published OPBAS progress report on AML supervision, and the current impacts of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.
Companies House Reforms
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is currently making its way through the House of Lords. This bite looks at the impact of the legislation on small companies.