Charity Accountants' Network

The network is aimed at supporting

1) Commercial accountants who prepare and audit accounts for voluntary and community groups and

2) Volunteer treasurers who prepare/ oversee accounts for voluntary and community groups.

The network provides an opportunity for accountants and treasurers to gain and share information on topics relevant to charity accounts and have the opportunity to discuss particular issues and concerns they may have. The network enables charity accountants and treasurers to receive information about key features of charity accounting and alert them to any changes.

The network will meet three times per year when speakers and specialists on particular topics would feature and would be of interest to either commercial accountants or volunteer treasurers. Topics will be determined by the network members themselves but examples of topics could be

	Presenting fundraising costs
	Tax and VAT questions
	Changes to Charity Law
	VAT made simple
	Charity accounting made simple
	Managing Gift Aid
	Managing restricted and unrestricted funds

Additionally an electronic network (e.g. smart group) will be set up which will provide email updates of any important changes and also a message facility.

The First e-bulletin has been sent out those registered. A copy is available by clicking the link

E-Bulletin 1

E-Bulletin 2

CIPFA Certificate in Charity Fi nance and Accounting

If you would like to join the network send a e-mail to: sylviah@carlislecvs.org.uk giving your contact details both address & e-mail.