Accounting Reference Date (ARD) – making changes

This guide explains how to change the accounting reference date using Kudocs.

The action is available via:

  • Quick action list in Company Dashboard.
  • Quick action list in Accounts & Dividends.
  • All actions.

You can use either the Perform or Record route.

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Perform route

Select this route and Kudocs will help you complete all the necessary steps for this action.
Step 1

Enter details of the new ARD.

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There are various rules governing how/ what changes you can make - Kudocs will guide you through them.
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Step 2

Kudocs sends out resolution (director) for electronic voting.

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Step 3

If all necessary votes cast in favour, ARD change filed at CoHse. Once approved by CoHse, the change is implemented in Kudocs.

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Record route

Select this route if the decision has already been approved by the company & the appointment needs to be recorded (update Kudocs & notify Companies House).
Step 1

Record details of the new ARD.

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Step 2

ARD change filed at CoHse. Once approved by CoHse, the change is implemented in Kudocs.

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Outputs - all handled automatically by Kudocs

  • Resolution email sent to directors for electronic voting.
  • Email sent to initiator advising on outcome of vote.
  • Process information stored in Kudocs for future reference & any documents filed in document store.
  • Changes submitted to CoHse (as if filing AA01).

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