Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA)

The Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA) is a postgraduate diploma course, which will give you a comprehensive understanding of different aspects of the voluntary sector alongside in-depth training in charity finance and accounting.

Having this in your armoury and the letters DChA after your name will inspire confidence that you have the knowledge to make a real difference to the prosperity of an organisation through your specialist understanding of charity accounting and financial management.

Who should apply for the DChA course?

  • Accountants who advise the charity accounting sector
  • Finance professionals working for charities
  • Trustees of charities
  • Volunteers
  • Bursars

Benefits of the Diploma

  • You will be awarded the DChA designatory letters
  • Receive up to 12 months free membership to the Charity and Voluntary Sector Special Interest Group (if not already a member)
  • Appear on the Diploma in Charity Accounting online register (optional)
  • Meet and network with peers from across the voluntary and community sector
  • It will enable you to illustrate accountability and transparency
  • It can help reassure those who donate to your charity that their money is being spent wisely
  • You will be more confident about the business decisions you take with your charities income and assets
  • You have the skills and knowledge to be able to really make a difference to organisations operating in the charity and voluntary sector