FINANCE FOR COUNCILLORS

Finance for Councillors

This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.

Topics include:
• Roles and responsibilities
• setting a budget and precept
• Financial control
• The Annual Governance & Accountability Return
• Internal and external audit
• How VAT applies to local councils

By the end of the session you will:
• Understand the council's duties regarding financial management
• Be aware of relevant legislation and sources of guidance
• Be aware of how the council's accounts are prepared and audited
• Recognise the importance of internal controls
• Understand how VAT law applies to your council

Session leader: Steve Parkinson, The Parkinson Partnership LLP
Steve is a former Town Clerk & an accountant with 30 years’ experience in public sector finance, who specialises in advice & training for the local council sector.

This session will take place from 10.00am - 11.30am.

Event Details

Event Date & Time

Wednesday 30th of April 2025 @ 10:00:00 AM


Location

Online (Zoom)


Price per Delegate

Member Council: £35.00 + VAT
Non-Member Council: £70.00 + VAT


Please note: Booking will be available until Wednesday 23rd of April 2025, or until all places have been filled

Event Booking

Online booking is only available to OALC members

If you are not a member of OALC but would like to join a training course please email - info@oalc.org.uk with the course that you are interested in and the name of your parish council.