18

Notifications Regarding Change of Accounting Reference Date

18.1

A firm must notify the PRA if it changes its accounting reference date by submitting the form referred to in Notifications 10.2 (Standing Data Form).

18.2

When a firm extends its accounting period, it must make the notification in 18.1 before the previous accounting reference date.

18.3

When a firm shortens its accounting period, it must make the notification in 18.1 before the new accounting reference date.

18.4

The Notifications Part, including Notifications 5.3A and 5.5 (Core Information Requirements), applies to any notification made under 18.1.