Internal and External Audit Arrangements

Hillhead Housing Association engages with audit firms for the purpose of internal and external auditing.

Quinn Internal Audit currently undertake internal audit on a range of services throughout the year. Their remit is to direct the Management Committee to:

• ensure  there is sufficient, systematic review of the internal control arrangements of the registered social landlord, both operational (relating to effectiveness, efficiency and economy) and of financial reporting controls;
• ensure weaknesses in control are being corrected and reporting to the governing body accordingly;
• to consider the external auditor’s management letter;
• to ensure that the recommendations from the internal audit function are followed through;
• to commission special investigations into matters of particular concern relating to internal control;
• to learn from the internal audit function of any major audit findings, and to advise theren

Hillhead Housing Association's external auditors are Chiene & Tait.  Their function is to:

• Provide audit services for Hillhead Housing Association including audit of financial statements
• Liaise with internal auditors as required
• Complete any Corporation Tax returns and correspond with HMRC on the Association's behalf
• Advise on any ad hoc queries which may arise during the audit process

A full set of audited accounts for the year 2020-2021 can be downloaded from this page: