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Charity Accounting & Balance Sheet
Cambridge Open Academy

CPD Accredited | Interactive Learning Materials | PDF Certificate Included | Tutor Support | Updated 2025

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
4 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The Charity Accounting & Balance Sheet course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of financial management specifically tailored to the charity sector. In the UK, there are over 168,000 registered charities, with the sector generating more than £76 billion annually. Effective charity accounting is crucial for ensuring transparency and compliance with regulations. This course focuses on the essentials of charity accounting, including preparing and analyzing a balance sheet. As the demand for skilled professionals in charity accounting continues to rise, this course offers valuable insights into managing the unique financial aspects of charities. Understanding how to create a comprehensive balance sheet and manage charity accounts is vital for the sustainability and growth of charitable organizations in the UK.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles and practices of charity accounting.
  • Apply accounting standards, policies, concepts, and principles to charitable organisations.
  • Manage fund accounting effectively within the charity sector.
  • Prepare accurate charity reporting and accounts.
  • Craft comprehensive trustees' annual reports.
  • Analyse balance sheets and statements of financial activities.
  • Gain insight into the income streams and expenditures of charities.
  • Create effective statements of cash flows for charitable organisations.
  • Navigate the taxation regulations and external scrutiny applicable to charities.
  • Adapt to post-Covid situations and identify relevant considerations for charity accounting.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment to their designated address.

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

The Charity Accounting & Balance Sheet course provides a detailed exploration of financial practices in the charity sector, covering key areas such as charity accounting, balance sheet preparation, and financial reporting. The course emphasizes the importance of accuracy and transparency in charity accounting, ensuring that participants gain the skills needed to manage charity finances effectively. Through practical examples and expert guidance, you'll learn how to prepare a balance sheet that meets legal requirements and supports the financial health of a charity.

Unlock the world of Charity Accounting and elevate your financial management skills in the nonprofit sector with our comprehensive course. Through engaging content and practical examples, you'll develop the knowledge and skills required to ensure the financial well-being and compliance of charitable organisations.

Join us today and make a meaningful impact by strengthening the financial foundation of charitable initiatives.

Who is this course for?

Charity Accounting & Balance Sheet course is ideal for professionals working in or aspiring to work in the charity sector, including charity accountants, financial managers, trustees, and administrators. It’s also beneficial for individuals looking to enhance their understanding of charity accounting practices and balance sheet management. Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional seeking to sharpen your skills, this course offers the essential knowledge to excel in charity accounting and maintain accurate balance sheets for charitable organizations.

  • Professionals working in the nonprofit sector who want to enhance their financial management skills.
  • Accountants and financial professionals interested in specialising in charity accounting.
  • Individuals who aspire to work in charitable organisations require a solid understanding of finance.
  • Students studying accounting or related fields who wish to specialise in the nonprofit sector.

Requirements

Our Charity Accounting & Balance Sheet course does not require any pre-knowledge to pursue the course. And it is compatible with any kind of device. You will get the same experience in learning whether you are using Windows, Mac, a smartphone or tablet. You can access the course materials with any kind of connection, from anywhere, without any limitation!

Career path

  • Charity Accountant – £25,000 to £40,000 per year

  • Finance Officer (Charity) – £22,000 to £35,000 per year

  • Charity Manager – £28,000 to £45,000 per year

  • Accounts Payable/Receivable Officer – £20,000 to £32,000 per year

  • Fund Accountant – £30,000 to £50,000 per year

  • Financial Compliance Officer (Charity) – £28,000 to £48,000 per year

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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