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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.

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.

Charity sector

Articles, books and online resources providing quick links to guidance, publications and key organisations in the charity sector.

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.

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.

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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 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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Webinars and recordings

Exclusive Lessons from internal audit: how charity trustees can gain assurance

Webinar
Nov 2023

This ICAEW Charity community on-demand webinar will examine the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of internal audit for charities and advise how to scale down internal audit concepts to smaller charities without resources for an internal audit function.

Exclusive Fund accounting – pitfalls and new opportunities

Webinar
Nov 2023

Avoid common fund accounting mistakes and learn about changes from the Charities Act 2022 with this ICAEW Charity community on-demand webinar.

Exclusive Generative AI: A Powerful Tool for Charities. Navigating the opportunities and safeguarding against risk

Webinar
Oct 2023

2023 has heralded an ‘AI boom’ following advancements in computing and AI technology. ChatGPT has become the fastest growing app in history – bringing Generative AI to the handsets and desktop of the general public. This on-demand ICAEW Charity Community webinar examines the ‘why’ and ‘what next’ for charities and advise how to take advantage of the benefits of greater AI adoption, whilst safeguarding against key risks.

SORP updates and the ongoing developments of the Charities SORP

Webinar
Nov 2020

In this webinar, chaired by Kristina Kopic (Head of Charity and Voluntary Sector, ICAEW), we discuss the development of the next Charities SORP and remind you of the resources on the SORP site, which include advice and reporting on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also talk about the SORP engagement process from a practitioner's perspective and discuss the ICAEW's resources aimed at assisting practitioners accounting for the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

Charity fraud and cybercrime – Identifying risks, challenging perceptions

Webinar
Oct 2020

Learn from the Charity Commission’s fraud and cybercrime expert how you can safeguard your charity’s assets against COVID-themed scams and cyber-attacks. See guidance on the Charity Commission website.

Charity Reserves

Webinar
Sep 2020

Find out how to set and communicate a suitable reserves policy for your charity. This webinar was recorded in September 2020.

How to run successful virtual board meetings – for charities and SMES

Webinar
Apr 2020

Practical tips on running successful virtual board meetings, as well as insights into how to manage board dynamics digitally.

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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.

Model accounts

Information on model accounts available through the ICAEW Library's collection. A variety of model accounts are available on request from the Library enquiry team. Contact us on +44 (0)20 7920 8620, by web chat, or at library@icaew.com.

Model accounts

The ICAEW Library & Information Service holds a collection of model financial statements and checklists.

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