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
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International Audit
Revised and up to date for 2024/25. This course provides a detailed overview of international auditing. It will enable you to discover the latest updates in the area, and the key points to remember when obtaining auditing evidence, finalising audits and compiling auditor’s reports. -
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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.
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Deferred Tax
Many accountants don’t feel the need to recognise deferred tax – it is more of an accounting concept than a tax to be paid. This course will help you understand why deferred tax should be recognised and gives you everything you need to do this correctly.
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Periodic Review: A Case Study Approach
The FRC’s recent periodic review amendments have specific ramifications for those preparing financial statements in accordance with FRS 102. This course takes a case study approach, working through a variety of scenarios and outlining the kind of calculations that may be needed. -
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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.