Churchill Knight Umbrella passes annual FCSA audit
Churchill Knight Umbrella completed the annual FCSA audit (May 2024) and is pleased to announce that our FCSA accreditation has been renewed for another year.
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Churchill Knight passes annual FCSA audit and maintains prestigious accreditation
Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd and Churchill Knight Umbrella have both successfully passed the annual FCSA compliance audit, maintaining our FCSA membership for another year. Please keep reading to learn more about our renewed membership and how maintaining our FCSA accreditation showcases our commitment to compliance within our sector.
Warning: New fraud targeting recruitment agencies has been brought to our attention by the FCSA
The Freelancer and Contractor Service Association (FCSA) has brought a new type of fraud to its members’ attention, targeting recruitment agencies. This blog summarises the new scam and explains how it works. If you represent a staffing agency and place temporary workers – you must read the following and ensure your business has precautions in place.
Banning umbrella companies would make outsourced workers “more vulnerable” says the FCSA
In a recent report in the Guardian, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called upon the government to ban all umbrella companies. The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has described the request as a “knee jerk reaction” and has jumped to the defence of compliance-driven umbrella companies. Keep reading to discover why the FCSA believe that banning umbrella companies would leave outsourced workers “more vulnerable”.
The FCSA updates Codes of Compliance to make them “tougher” and “more transparent”
To further safeguard the temporary staffing sector, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has amended its Codes of Compliance. After five months of engaging with stakeholders to ensure the updated Codes are up to scratch, the FCSA confirm “no one else in the sector can give contractors or the supply chain this level of assurance”. Keep reading and find out more about the FCSA’s updated Codes of Compliance.
Churchill Knight has FCSA accreditation renewed having passed annual compliance review
Having undergone a thorough compliance review, both Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd and Churchill Knight Umbrella have successfully proven they remain fully compliant with UK tax law and associated regulations. As a result, both companies retain their FCSA membership for another year. Keep reading to find out more about the FCSA, and why passing the annual compliance review is something we’re celebrating.
Churchill Knight successfully passes annual FCSA compliance review
Both Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd and Churchill Knight Umbrella have successfully passed their annual FCSA compliance review. Having undergone a thorough review from independent professionals, both companies have been able to prove they operate compliantly and in accordance with the FCSA’s strict Codes of Compliance.
The FCSA writes letter to Rishi Sunak asking for more support for contingent workers
Phil Pluck, Chief Executive at the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), has written a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak pleading for more support for the UK’s temporary workforce. The letter has been written in response to the support measures that were announced after the UK’s third lockdown was confirmed in early January.
Contractors – only use an accountant or umbrella company that is accredited by the FCSA
There are more contractor accountants and umbrella companies than ever before. In fact, new companies seem to be entering the marketplace on a daily basis! As a result, choosing the right provider for your circumstances may be difficult, and you may be left scratching your head.
With so many to choose from, how can you be sure which one will offer you the best, most reliable service? It’s not an easy question to answer. Still, we do have some invaluable advice that should make the experience far easier for you – only choose an accountant or umbrella company that is accredited by the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA). Keep reading, and we’ll explain why this is so important.