RESOURCES FOR TREASURERS 

This section contains a whole range of resources to help you in your role as treasurer.  This includes information about your role, key tasks, good practice for handling cash, and how to produce accounts which will comply with the Charity Commission's guidance. Remember, PCCs are charities, but are currently excepted from registration with the Charity Commission.  This that you will need to follow the Charity Commission's recommended guidance, or SORP. This section will help you do this. 

Appointing a new treasurer :

• What to look for in a new treasurer
• What does the role entail
• Treasurers' Guide 1 : Introduction to Financial Management

Getting Started - Resources for new treasurers :

• Getting Started - an overview
• Treasurers' Guide 2 : Financial Procedures
• Record Keeping
• Different types of funds
• Accounting for different types of funds 

Accounting & Reporting :

• Overview to reporting and accounting 
• Which type of accounts?
• Preparing Financial Statements
• The annual report

Independent Examination or Audit?

• Making the decision
• Appointing an independent examiner
• Duties of an independent examiner.

Other topics :

• Fundraising Guides
• Reserves 
• Managing Risks