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BUFDG is the representative body for higher education finance staff in the United Kingdom. We aim to be the recognised channel for the provision, analysis, and dissemination of information, advice and support across the HE finance sector, helping institutions deliver value, enhance their finance capabilities and work together.
Further information: bufdg.ac.uk.
Integrated Reporting in four British universities
*** Reposted with working link *** This document is intended to assist universities in their transition to this new approach to 'value creation', just as universities start thinking about producing annual reports and accounts for the latest financial year. It is the second phase of BUFDG's work in encouraging universities to adopt Integrated Reporting.
Integrated Reporting could help answer the ‘value’ question
The competition to find a comprehensive and accessible way to gauge a university's value has a new entrant. Matt Sisson explains why BUFDG is championing Integrated Reporting as the way forward.
Introduction to Higher Education Finance
BUFDG's free e-learning module Introduction to HE Finance includes tackling questions such as where universities' money comes from and how it is spent. It has been will made available to professionals working outside finance departments to complete the course who don't have a full BUFDG account.
Intro to HE Finance – now open to non BUFDG members
BUFDG's free e-learning module Introduction to HE Finance is now easier to access of you don't have a full members' account. This will enable professionals working outside finance departments to complete the course which includes tackling questions such as where universities' money comes from and how it is spent.
Integrated Reporting in HE
The Integrated Reporting framework offers an opportunity for universities to develop their annual reports into something more accessible, with a potential audience beyond regulators or governors. This study gives a snapshot of reporting at seven universities, showing that while some are starting to report in far more integrated ways, even the best examples have room for improvement.
Tax in higher education institutions
BUFDG has produced a concise, accessible briefing on Tax in Higher Education Institutions. It uses non-technical language, and is written in a way that is clear and accessible to those who aren’t tax experts. It’s aimed at anyone involved in the management, leadership, or governance in HEIs.
BUFDG 2014 Annual Conference, 6-8 April, University of Leicester
Booking is now open for the 2014 BUFDG Annual Conference, kindly hosted at the University of Leicester on the 6th-8th April. We have created a fantastic programme of interesting plenary sessions and engaging workshop choices for FDs this year, to help you tailor your conference experience to your needs.
Autumn Statement: views from the sector
The Autumn Statement has been met with a mixed response from the sector. Among the warm welcomes, there appear to be some concerns about whether the plan will be sustainable in the long term. Here is some of the feedback:
