The Audit Committee has assessed whether suitable accounting policies have been adopted and whether management have made appropriate judgements and estimates. Throughout the year the finance team has worked closely with the external auditor to ensure that the business is transparent and provides the required level of disclosure regarding the significant issues considered by the Committee in relation to the financial statements, as well as how these issues were addressed, whilst being mindful of matters that may be business sensitive. The main areas of judgement considered by the Committee during 2013/14 are presented on pages 48 and 49 of the Annual Report.