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The Charities specialist assignment manual has been developed to enable the accountant to satisfy the accounting, examination and auditing requirements relating to charities; and provide the charity with a comprehensive but cost-effective service.

The manual includes:

• Guidance notes - provide a useful framework to the charities sector. They include the key aspects of the accounting and reporting requirements for charities.
• Example engagement letters - are included for the various categories of charity and we have provided some suggested wording for a possible letter of representation.
• Sample reports - are included for the various categories of charity.
• Proforma accounts
• Permanent file section - contains information which is of continuing importance to the assignment over a number of years.
• Two charity account checklists - included to cover the requirements of the SORP, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2005, Accounting Standards, Charity Commission Guidance and the Companies Act 1985 as appropriate.
• Detailed programmes - include three separate packs of documentation for audit, independent examination and audit exemption report assignments. These packs include schedules to assist in the recording and carrying out of the necessary steps. Each pack incorporates planning, fieldwork and completion documentation.
• Cold file review checklist - also provided.

The manual costs £195 (£145*).

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