Independent Examination and Audit

 

What is the difference between an independent examination and an audit?

Does your church have to have its accounts independently examined or audited? Who can be an independent examiner? How do I prepare for an independent examination?

ACAT’s resources can help you answer these questions – and more besides.

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Financial Year End- Independent Examination Process   16th January 2024

The December “Issue of the month” included a gentle reminder, where relevant,  to begin thinking about preparing for the end of the financial year. Key to that is the appointment of the Independent Examiner / Auditor. The importance of this appointment cannot be underestimated for several reasons. What follows are the key issues to consider […]

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Data Developments launches new Independent Examination service   23rd July 2021

Data Developments has launched a new Independent Examination service.The company, which specialises in administrative software for churches and charities, has made this service available to its Finance Co-ordinator and MyFundAccounting users only. The firm’s new service includes:• Independent examination of your year-end accounts• Writing a report to be included in your annual accounts• Sharing feedback, […]

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Five chapters of ACAT’s handbook now updated   7th December 2020

SEVERAL chapters of ACAT’s handbook have been updated to ensure that church treasurers of all denominations remain fully briefed.The handbook is written to provide guidance for treasurers and others concerned with the financial and legislative affairs of their church, on a wide range of financial matters. The updating has been overseen by ACAT’s Treasurer Greyham […]

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