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Efficient audit and independent examination of charities

Join Peter Herbert on how to efficiently audit or independently review charity account.

Thresholds for the audit and independent examination of charities are much lower than those for companies in the ‘for profit’ sector, yet the standard of work required by professional bodies is just as high.

Course Information

The content for this seminar will be informed by file reviewer feedback and will cover all the challenging aspects practitioners encounter day to day. The focus will be on how to produce a compliant audit/independent examination file as efficiently as possible.

Content will include:

• Thresholds for audit/independent examination and frequently asked questions
• Important planning requirements for smaller charity audits
• Key challenges when auditing income and how to resolve them
• Charity specific accounting estimates – practical problems and solutions
• Completing the charity audit, including going concern and communication with those charged with governance
• Getting audit report wording right
• Top tips for producing an effective independent examination file

Who should attend the seminar?

• Accountants in professional firms who audit and/or independently examine charity accounts

Cost

Rate	Cost
Price	£90.00 + VAT
Retired Member	£45.00 + VAT
Career Break Member	£45.00 + VAT