Content of Course

Introduction to Charities – A Practical Guide is delivered over five on-demand modules and provides attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the charity environment in England and Wales, along with the key financial reporting and audit implications. It is ideal for staff working on charity assignments for the first time, as well as a useful refresher for more experienced team members.

This course covers:

• An introduction to charities and the wider charity sector
• The main charity structures and their implications
• How to work with charity clients, including audits and independent examiner’s reports under both the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act
• Financial reporting requirements, including the Charity SORP
• Consideration of Practice Note 11 and its practical application
• Approaching key audit areas within charity assignments
• Recent developments and updates affecting the charity sector