Are you grappling with the new changes presented by the introduction of the New SORP?
With the new SORP being released last year, many churches are scratching their heads, wondering just what it all means in the real world, and how it’s going to affect the way they have to do their financial reporting. We’ve put together this introductory course to give you a clear idea of what the new SORP means for you and your church. The course explains the key changes in a clear, practical way, helping you approach them with confidence and peace of mind. As our course leads put it, “It’s not as complicated as it appears.”
For all those involved in preparing their church’s accounts on an accruals basis and those wishing to understand the changes the new SORP brings.
To gain an overview of the new SORP – who it is for, when it is not relevant, key changes including tiers, leases, trustees report, implications of capitalising of leases on external scrutiny.
Hopefully peace of mind that the SORP is not as complicated as it appears!
The course comprises practical and theoretical information, delivered by a knowledgeable and experienced trainer, who has first-hand experience as a church treasurer and independent examiner. The trainer will be happy to answer your questions and concerns giving you confidence in your preparations of accounts in the context of the new SORP.
Please note that this is a repeat of the course held in February 2026, but will incorporate any updates available.
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. Course slides are sent after the session.
It is helpful to have some knowledge of the financial recording and reporting in your own context, but it is not essential to have any specific knowledge to take the course.
Please note: The training will be delivered via zoom.
After paying for your place, a member of the ACAT team will be in touch with full joining details.
Mark is an accountant in practice in Burnley, Lancashire. In the mid 1990s he took an interest in charity accounts as the SORP 2005 was being developed and has since worked with many charities and not for profits as auditor, accountant and adviser. Currently chair of Association of Charity Independent Examiners and Company Secretary to North Western Baptist Association. He works with Anglican, Methodist, Independent Methodist, Baptist and AOG churches.
Mark attends an Anglican parish church near home. The outdoors whether it be the garden or walking keeps me sane outside of work!
