Accounting Reference Date and the Annual Accounts Due Date: Different Things!

Many people are confusing their accounting reference date with their accounts due date or assuming that they are the same thing. They’re not!

The Accounting Reference Date: The date which accounts must be made up to.

Annual Accounts Due Date: The date that accounts must be delivered by (Companies House will issue a fine for any accounts that are filed after the due date).

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