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Charity Accountancy
Good practice, case studies, expert advice and tips for charity finance professionals on charity accountancy.
All change for accountancy standards
Proposed changes to accounting rules could place additional reporting responsibilities on charities. David Ainsworth looks at what's already been decided, and what may yet change
Don't let accounting principles get in the way of good sense
They can sometimes lead to strange decisions, says Ray Jones, policy accountant at the Charity Commission
Take time to find the right software for you
There's a lot of accountancy software out there, but what do you need to know to select a product that's appropriate for your organisation? Patrick McCurry canvasses opinion
Planning for the worst can make things turn out better
Pessimism is an important character trait for the effective finance director, says Helen Simmons of the Diocese of London
Pensions raise difficult accounting questions
Finance directors need to worry about cash flow, not the size of the pensions deficit, says Ray Jones of the Charity Commission
Improving the standard of charity accounting
Fiona Gordon of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners is determined to encourage excellence in the voluntary sector, writes Joe Lepper
The third sector and the Sorp: a love story
Five years ago, the Sorp guidelines for charities shook up charity accounting. David Morrows, audit director at accountants Beever & Struthers, reflects on its impact.
Charities' accounts must help to tell the public benefit story
New public benefit rules fit well with the charity SORP, says Ray Jones, policy accountant at the Charity Commission
Facing up to fraud
HM Revenue & Customs' latest bid to tackle fraud in the charitable sector has sparked a backlash - but, as David Ainsworth reports, charity fraud of various kinds is a real problem
Charity Finance Skills Zone
Expert advice and tips in specialist areas
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Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Conference
- Date: Wed 22 May 2013 - Wed 22 May 2013
Institute of Fundraising North East group meeting
- Date: Wed 22 May 2013 - Wed 22 May 2013
- Venue: As You Like It Bar, Archbold Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DB
Conducting effective member research to drive membership value and growth
- Date: Thu 23 May 2013 - Thu 23 May 2013
- Venue: National Liberal Club, London
Third Sector Insight
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A Digital Face-to-Face Revolution (Document)
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UK Corporate Citizenship In The 21st Century (Document)
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