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Transformation or alternative income?Eddie Finch takes a closer look at the finance implications of charities engaging with, and transforming to social enterprise models Latest issue |
Accounting for property - all change!Jonathan Cohen examines the proposed accounting standard regarding property leases and urges charities to develop a property strategy July 2011 |
HMRC opens consultation on the VAT cost-sharing exemptionMany charities seek to gain efficiencies by sharing costs, but the current VAT system has not helped those who, by their very nature,make VAT exempt or non-business supplies. This anomaly is now being reviewed by HMRC July 2011 |
A better regulatory framework?Reza Motazedi reviews the tax and financial reporting implications of converting to new charitable incorporated organisations June 2011 |
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Proposed accounting standard likely to give charity shops a headacheThe consultation on FRED 45 does not close until 31 July 2011. Pesh Framjee presents a compelling case against the need to include on the balance sheet goods that have been donated for resale June 2011 |
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Kinder cutsLynne Robb demonstrates how finance professionals can achieve cost reduction and still make an impact and deliver on their charity’s objectives May 2011 |
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Who is stealing from your charity?Helen Besant-Roberts considers the latest charity fraud statistics and offers some practical insights into making sure your charity is protected April 2011 |
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Funds abroadIf your charity makes payments to overseas bodies, HMRC penalties could be on the cards if your procedures are incorrect, according to John Shuffrey March 2011 |
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CodewordsDon Bawtree and Fiona Condron review financial reporting guidance and its particular relevance to the non-profit sector February 2011 |
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Beyond budgetingPenelope Blackwell demonstrates a move away from a narrow financial reporting regime to a balanced scorecard approach grounded in its charitable aims January 2011 |
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Shape of the SORP to come?UK generally accepted accounting practice has undergone some radical changes. Clarissa Dann reviews the current position December 2010 supplement |
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The pensions mazeLucy Tusa examines the recent issues surrounding charity pension fund liabilities and suggests some solutions December 2010 |
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Grants and contractsWith the funding climate in flux, the accounting and tax issues for grants and contracts need careful consideration. Mike Huggins summarises the key points November 2010 |
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Merger mythsIan Oakley-Smith throws down the gauntlet to trustees: ‘why should your charity remain independent?’ October 2010 |
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It's how you measure itPaul Breckell asks if impact reporting is still relevant in 2010 and shares some examples of lessons learned by the RNID September 2010 |
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Finance with a differenceInternational NGOs face huge challenges in humanitarian disaster zones getting aid and cash through to where it is needed. Caitlin Mackesy Davies reports on one finance professional’s experience. August 2010 |
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Unleashing the potential of trustees' reportsAmanda Francis highlights that whilst charity accounts today are sophisticated and detailed, their complexity obscures the full picture. It is down to the trustees’ report to provide the story behind the figures July 2010 |
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A charitable trade?Pesh Framjee reminds charities that earned income can trigger a tax liability, however altruistic the enterprise may be June 2010 |
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The road to recoveryGraham Wareham shares the road the charity took to efficiency and says the sector needs to be more commercial to beat the recession May 2010 |
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When the unthinkable happensShow-stopping disasters do hit organisations and you never know what is around the corner. Robert MacKenzie demonstrates how to make business continuity planning work April 2010 |
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