Peter Doyle, policy manager at British Educational Supplier Association (BESA), discusses the tools available to support budget management and forecasting in schools.

Samantha Mann shares the information that is needed to ensure the successful delivery of a timely and accurate payroll service for the 2019-20 tax year

It is vital to remain up to date and vigilant of change when it comes to payroll. Samantha Mann, CIPP senior policy and resource officer, shares the latest information.

Many schools are having to think of alternative ways to generate funds into schools amid budget cuts, from hosting weddings to setting up nurseries. Education Business explores this trend

Samantha Mann, of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, shares her advice on preparing for the end of the financial year and what to expect in the next one

Samantha Mann of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, shares her advice on preparing for the end of the financial year and what to expect in the next one

ParentPay analyses the progress of cashless payment systems in the education sector, examining the benefits to schools as well as the main barriers to adoption.

Adrian Buckle of Payments UK looks at the advantages of developing payment methods in schools and how it can incorporate accountability, assurance and safety.

It is human nature to seek the assurance that you are not too out of line with your peers. Therefore, in the last issue of Education Business, we invited Mark Rosser, of the British Educational Suppliers Association, to examine research into the current levels of resources and budgets in schools, focusing on technology. This month, Mark considers non-technology resources.

Changes in buying behaviours and increased workloads means that many schools are changing the way they purchase goods and services. Education Business revisits procurement advice from ESPO for time-strapped school buyers.

The education sector experiences the repercussions of bribery and fraud as much as any other organisation. Rachael Tiffen, of the Counter Fraud Centre at the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy explains how to be wise to the corruption.

The physical exchange of money and face to face planning will soon become a thing of distant memory. Education Business looks at current trends in cashless payments and investigates how parents can be the main beneficiaries of cashless schools.

The importance of budget monitoring

Schools rely upon good solid budget plans to survive the inevitable twists and turns that the school year provides. Education Business looks at why budget plans are only worthwhile if schools know they are keeping to them.

Staying up to date with pension policy change

With many changes having taken place over the last few years, teachers should be aware of where they stand with their pensions. John Adams of the Pensions Policy Institute explains why.

The role of the finance committee

Many people are oblivious to who is in charge of the finances in their schools. Even more people are unaware of the importance of finance committees. CIPFA explains all you need to know.

The UK education sector is not immune to the impact and influence of bribery, fraud and corruption argues Rachael Tiffen, Head of the Counter Fraud Centre at the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.

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