Despite their growing contribution to the UK economy, co-operatives continue to be underserved by existing accounting standards that prioritise investor-led models. Following on from previous discussions on the case for change, this session brings together researchers, practitioners, and policy influencers to share insights from recent work on co-operative accounting in practice.
We will explore how current accounting standards and practices affect co-operative operations and consider what is needed to build a more enabling accounting environment for the movement. The discussion will also focus on how these insights can inform future policy development—including the potential for a UK-specific Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for co-operatives.
This event will take place on 03 July 2025 from 12h30 to 14h00, at The Co-operative Group, 1 Angel Square, Manchester, M60 0AG during the week of Festival of Co-operatives in Manchester and Rochdale. Visit https://ica.coop/en/events/festival-co-operatives-manchester-and-rochdale for logistical details and more information on the events during the week.
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03 July 2025, 12h30
The Co-operative Group
1 Angel Square
Manchester, United Kingdom
- Contact person:
Elisavet Mantzari: e.mantzari@bham.ac.uk
