Overview
As 2026 unfolds, EU business leaders are approaching a critical turning point in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Did you know that a recent analysis from Accountancy Age suggests this year marks the most significant overhaul of UK GAAP in more than a decade—one that will impact far more than just finance and accounting teams? In the UK and EU, outsourcing decisions have fundamentally changed. Finance leaders must ensure control, compliance, and governance with increasing speed and flexibility. This eBook is a practical FAO Readiness Checklist designed specifically for UK & EU finance leaders, controllers, and CFOs.
Access a structured framework:
✔ Processes – Documented, standardized, and risk-classified
✔ Data & Technology – Systems readiness, data integrity, and access controls validated
✔ Regulatory Mapping – UK & EU obligations clearly defined (tax, audit, ESG, AI, data)
✔ Governance & Risk – Audit rights, escalation models, and accountability defined
✔ Vendor Due Diligence – Capability, compliance maturity, and geographic coverage assessed
✔ Performance Metrics – SLAs, KPIs, and value realization benchmarks established
✔ Exit & Continuity Planning – Clear transition and exit strategies in place
✔ Internal Alignment – Finance, IT, Legal, and Risk teams aligned for oversight
✔ Implementation Roadmap – Phased, compliant rollout with minimal disruption
The Checklist helps CFOs:
- De-risk outsourcing decisions
- Maintain full financial and regulatory control
- Scale finance capacity without scaling complexity
- Support margin-focused, capital-efficient growth
Equip your finance organization to scale safely, compliantly, and strategically—even in the most regulated markets.
Get the eBook: Outsourcing Finance & Accounting – A CFO Checklist for the UK & EU
