Training Programme

ACIE offers training in Charity Accounting and Independent Examination at three different levels.

If you wish to register an interest in future courses please contact us.

• Introductory - This is a one day course, looking at the preparation and examination of receipts and Payments (R&P) accounts. It is aimed at people wanting to carry out independent examination of charities with income of under £100,000; it assumes no accounting background; and is particularly, but not exclusively, suited to volunteer examiners. There can be an optional second day on simple accruals accounting.
  
  
• Intermediate - This is a two day course (with some homework in between) looking at charity accounting and IE where accruals accounts are prepared. The course is presented in a workshop style, with worked exercises and discussion. It is aimed at people who want to carry out independent examination of charities with income of up to £250,000. It assumes a familiarity with basic accruals accounting.
  
  
• Advanced - This course is in fact two stand alone days, the first of which deals with charity accounting and the second with independent examination. The material is presented in lecture style rather than as a workshop. A professional understanding of accounting principles is assumed.

Next advanced course London November 2010 click here for details

• Advanced Charity Accounting and IE (AAT)- ACIE provides the trainer and materials for some CPD days for the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) These days can be open to non-AAT members: see www.aat.org.uk/cpd  or contact the ACIE office.

NOTE: Geography - Charity accounting and independent examination is different in Scotland from England/Wales. The courses deal with one or other regime.

ACIE is sometimes able to respond to suggestions about training or to offer tailored course for specific audiences. Contact the ACIE office if you have any ideas or requests.