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Access articles, books and online resources providing the latest news and guidance for the charity, voluntary and non-profit sector.
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Accounting for charities
Articles, books and online resources providing quick links to practical guidance and background knowledge on accounting for charities and the not-for profit sector.
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Charities SORP
The charities SORP gives guidance on financial accounting and reporting for charitable entities. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to the regulations, guidance and other key documentation.
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Charity sector
Articles, books and online resources providing quick links to guidance, publications and key organisations in the charity sector.
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Charitable incorporated organisations
Find out about the steps involved in becoming a CIO, and the potential advantages, with our selection of books, articles, guides and links. Information on the Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO) is also included.
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Charities Act 2011
Access articles, books and online resources providing guidance, briefings and information on the Act.

eBooks

The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers. eBooks are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users. If you are unable to access an eBook, please see our Help and support advice or contact library@icaew.com.
Exclusive Charity law and governance: a practical guide
  • 2017
  • Cecile Gillard, Kirsty Semple
  • ICSA Publishing
Guidance on the legal and regulatory framework within which both registered and unregistered charities in England and Wales operate.
Exclusive How to run a charity (2nd edition)
  • 2017
  • Cecile Gillard
  • ICSA Publishing
This guide offers practical support and advice to anyone involved in the management and administration of charities
Exclusive Companies limited by guarantee
  • 2013
  • Susan Wallace
  • ICSA Publishing
A guide to the incorporation and structure of a CLG and its managerial functions.
Exclusive Nonprofit financial planning made easy
  • 2008
  • Jody Blazek
  • John Wiley and Sons
Guide to financial management for charities.
Exclusive Cash flow solution: the nonprofit board member's guide to financial success
  • 2006
  • Richard S. Linzer, Anna O. Linzer
  • Jossey-Bass
Outlines an approach to budgeting for charities, where cash flow is emphasised, rather than balancing assets and liabilities.
Exclusive Not-for-profit audit committee best practices
  • 2006
  • Warren Ruppel
  • John Wiley and Sons
The role of audit committees from an American perspective.
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Bloomsbury Accounting and Tax Service

Eligible firms have free access to Bloomsbury Professional's comprehensive online library, comprising more than 60 titles from some of the country's leading tax and accounting subject matter experts. Find out who is eligible and how you can access the Bloomsbury Accounting and Tax Service.
Exclusive Charities
  • 2022
  • Anne Fairpo, David Salter
  • Bloomsbury Publishing
A full chapter on the taxation of charities in the UK in this title aimed at finance and business undergraduate students.
Exclusive Charities and other non-commercial entities
  • 2022
  • The TACS Partnership
  • Bloomsbury Professional
A chapter on the UK tax treatment of charities, containing worked examples throughout.
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Engagement letters

Information on engagement letters available through the ICAEW Library's collection, which includes a range of engagement letters in print and digital formats.
Engagement letters
  • ICAEW Library and Information Service
Engagement letters are a key document in the relationship between you and your client, providing a written confirmation of the work that will be carried out. The Library can provide sample wording for a wide variety of engagement letters.

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Supporting finance professionals in their paid and voluntary roles in or with the charity and voluntary sector. Membership is free and open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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