The Future of Non-Financial Reporting: Reforming Corporate Reporting Requirements

Introduction

The UK's non-financial reporting framework is evolving, with the Government reviewing corporate reporting requirements and considering reforms aimed, in particular, at reducing the reporting burden on medium-sized companies.

This webinar will provide a focused update on the current reporting framework and the Government's proposed reforms. It will consider the key requirements around Strategic Reports and Section 172 statements before looking at what the proposed changes could mean for medium-sized companies.

The session will also briefly consider the wider sustainability and ESG reporting landscape and importantly, what company secretaries, in-house lawyers, boards and governance professionals should be doing now while the future reporting framework remains uncertain.

The session will include opportunities for audience interaction and questions throughout, with a dedicated Q&A towards the end.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The current UK non-financial reporting framework - who is in scope and the key requirements companies need to understand
• Strategic Reports and Section 172 statements - the essential requirements and practical considerations for preparing and reviewing these disclosures
• The Government's review and proposed reforms - the key proposals and, in particular, the potential impact on medium-sized companies
• The wider ESG reporting landscape -a brief update on significant sustainability reporting developments relevant to UK companies
• What to do now - practical steps for boards, company secretaries, in-house lawyers and governance professionals while the future requirements remain uncertain