Looking for a straightforward introduction to keeping simple church accounts?
Learn the essentials of Receipts and Payments accounting, legal requirements, and internal reporting to grow your confidence in managing church finances.
Who is it for? This course is designed for church/charity treasurers operating simple Receipts and Payments accounting as well as anyone involved in bookkeeping these accounts. Interested trustees and finance managers are also welcome.
Why take the course: Take this course to enhance your understanding of the concepts of simple Receipts and Payments accounting and the booking keeping methods necessary to use this form of accounts.
What will be achieved: By the end of this course, you'll have a clear grasp of legal requirements, R&P accounts, compiling the cashbook and internal reporting. This knowledge will enable you to produce appropriate accounts, understanding the concepts involved and will enhance yours and your fellow trustees to understand the reports you provide.
Other information: The course introduces the concepts of R&P accounting in a practical and straightforward way to enhance understanding. There is plenty of opportunity to ask questions and is delivered by knowledgeable professionals who can answer your questions and concerns. Don't miss this opportunity to be more confident in your accounting.
The course is typically delivered through a live Zoom webinar or meeting depending on numbers. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the speakers and get answers to your specific questions.
No prior knowledge is required, although a basic understanding of your church accounts would be beneficial.
Please note:
The training will be provided by Zoom. If you don’t have an existing Zoom account, you will be prompted to download the free software once you’ve clicked on the link that we’ll provide you with.
After paying for your place, a member of the ACAT team will be in touch with full joining details.
Immanuel is a risk and safety management consultant with the consultancy firm Arthur D. Little. He studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where he met and married Julia prior to settling down in the area.
In his day job he works with clients across a range of sectors, primarily in rail transport and the oil and gas industry, specialising in risk modelling and assessment and safety management.
He has been treasurer of Eden Baptist Church in Cambridge since 2015, and has been an ACAT trainer since 2017, delivering general treasurer training as well as more specialised risk and safety courses. He holds a Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting with the AAT.
In his spare time he enjoys baking, ballroom dancing, occasionally standing in a supermarket foyer with a charity tin, attempting to learn German, and trying to self-teach his way to the Level 3 AAT qualification.
