Financial systems & accounts
This short talk breaks down the basics of what you need to have in place and where you can get full guidance on developing systems and reports.
Course Content
Based on the ACRE Hallmark, this session will go through good practice, tricks for ensuring your systems are effective and reviews the rules for accounts.
It starts by looking at the systems and policies that you need to have in place and the information sources that you can access.
It explains the Charity Commission's guidance on the financial controls you need to have in place, including:
- Understanding controls
- Understanding the financial information
- Preparing accounts & reports
- Monitoring financial performance
- Banking controls (incl online)
- Managing income including cash
It also goes through how to produce accounts and trustees annual report.
Cost
This course is free for DCA and community space members.
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Learning journey
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We will offer money-off vouchers and special offers every month, so do look out for Academy news and promotions in our e-newsletters and at networking events. Sponsored courses will be free of charge.
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