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This document contains the 2020/21 final accounts for the Cairngorms National Park Authority. It's asking the Audit and Risk Committee to approve these accounts before they're sent to Grant Thornton and Audit Scotland for final approval. The document explains the committee's role in reviewing the accounts and ensuring good financial management, risk management, and governance. Grant Thornton, the park authority's external auditors, are expected to give an unqualified audit opinion. The committee has already reviewed the accounts and is recommending their final approval and signature by the Chief Executive.