This is a minor refresh of the guidance with particular updates in the sections on Procurement, Tax, and post-implementation. Ahead in the Cloud draws upon the experience, thoughts, and advice of many senior Finance, IT, HR, and transformation leads in a sample of universities around the country, to help institutions run successful implementations (and hopefully avoid the most common, damaging, and expensive pitfalls!). It's an essential read for anyone implementing new systems (finance or otherwise) in H E, or even just starting to think about it.
The new FEHE SORP 2026 was published on 3 November, and is available to download now from the Universities UK website along with additional guidance. Those implementing the FEHE SORP (effective from 1 January 2026) can visit BUFDG's SORP Knowledge Hub for information, support, and resources. These include a webinar hosted by KPMG's Accounting Advisory Services team in May 2025 outlining the most crucial updates, the implications of the changes, and practical guidance on how to address them. Our practical 'Ready, Set, SORP' guide is a useful read for those planning implementation, including a handy checklist. Many of these resources are available without a BUFDG login, so any auditors or FE accountants can view them. BUFDG members can also sign up for the next SORP Implementation Forum to discuss the changes and implications involved in the adoption of the 2026 SORP with others.
Did you know? BUFDG has an extensive suite of over 50 CPD-certified e-learning modules, covering a huge range of HE finance topics. These are free to access with your BUFDG website account.
Time to Talk Income Collection Management - members only.
North Deputy Finance Directors Meeting for deputy FDs / FDs reporting to an CFO.
The Northern Tax Group - Post Tax Conference Wrap Up meeting will take place on 30th June 2026 - 10am to 12pm.
A summary document to help universities and NHS Trusts determine if VAT should be charged on supplies of staff between the NHS and UK universities.
The PVS enables members to record their procurement related efficiencies and report appropriately to senior management and governors, in a way that is consistent with all other English and Welsh H E Is.
This guidance sets out the tax implications of payments and benefits provided to employees on the termination of their employment.
