Navigating SORP 2026: Essential Online Sessions for FE & HE Institutions
We are pleased to invite you to a two-part webinar series designed specifically for Further Education colleges and Higher Education institutions preparing for the implementation of the new Further & Higher Education Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2026 which is applicable for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2026. These one-hour sessions provide a clear, practical walkthrough of the key changes, focusing on revenue recognition and lease accounting under the new SORP requirements.
About the Series
Each webinar follows a structured, practical learning pathway to help you confidently move from the current SORP 2019 requirements to the new framework:
Understanding the New Requirements
We will outline what the 2026 SORP introduces—new guidance, revised interpretations and legislative changes, including the significant updates in revenue and lease accounting.Comparison with Current Practice
We will highlight the key differences from existing 2019 SORP approaches, including impacts on fee income, bursaries and scholarships, performance obligations grant funding, right-of-use assets and recognition exemptions.Implementation and First-Day Transition
You will be taken step-by-step through what institutions need to prepare for transition, including policy updates, data requirements and transition choices permitted under the 2026 SORP.Worked Examples and Real-World Scenarios
Each session includes practical examples illustrating how the new requirements play out in reality—covering typical FE and HE scenarios involving tuition fees, research income, lease arrangements, nominations agreements and service concessions.
Who Should Attend?
This series is ideal for college and university finance leaders, governing body members with financial oversight responsibilities, and financial controllers, as well as anyone involved in SORP-compliant reporting or preparing statutory accounts.
What You Will Gain
A clear understanding of the new SORP 2026 requirements
Confidence in transitioning from 2019 to 2026 standards
Practical tools and examples you can apply immediately
Insights into potential impacts on systems, data, disclosures and governance
Speakers/Participants
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Partner
Stuart McKay PartnerStuart specialises in advising charities and not-for-profits on technical accounting and compliance matters, with extensive experience navigating sector-specific regulations.
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Joseph Sale Audit and Accounts Senior Manager
Joseph joined MHA in 2016 after graduating from Queen Mary, University of London, with a BSc in Geography and Economics.
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Joanne Manorajah Audit Senior Manager
