This sixth edition of Charity Accounting and Taxation provides those who deal in UK charity finances with a clear and easy-to-follow guide to all aspects of preparing annual financial statements for UK charities of all sizes. The book is updated in line with the UK's FRS 102 and the revised Charity SORP. Due to the nature of charities - such as their legal structure and the fact that they deal with money from a large number of third parties - their annual accounts are subject to tight regulation, including a statutory annual audit for most. Last published in 2010, this current edition contains expert guidance from the Buzzacott charity team on preparing all aspects of a financial statement so that it complies with relevant legislation, including the Charities Act 2011; financial reporting standards, including FRS 102 which comes into force on January 1, 2015; and the revised Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) issued by the Charity Commission in the summer of 2014. The book also provides advice on complying with all tax legislation and suggests planning points that will allow charities to avoid any potential direct pitfalls and manage their affairs in the most tax-efficient way. It is an invaluable source of guidance on preparing and auditing charity accounts prepared in line with the revised Charity SORP. Both finance teams within charities and accountants and auditors in practice with charities among their client base will use this on a regular basis. Contents include: charity * trustees' responsibilities * accounting requirements * trustees' report * accounting policies and accounts structure * statement of financial activities * incoming resources * resources expanded * balance sheet presentation * fixed assets, valuations, and depreciation * current assets, liabilities, and reserves * cash flow statements * notes and disclosures * summarized accounts * Scottish, Irish, and exempt charities * audit and other external scrutiny * tax exemptions and charities * tax and trading activities of charities * tax incentives to donors * charities and VAT * appendices.

A clear, comprehensive source of reference for those practically involved with the financial aspects of charities, regardless of their level of prior knowledge. This title provides the practitioner with comprehensive material on the tax and accounting concerns of a charity.

Written in conjunction with the CIMA, this is a clear, comprehensive source of reference for those involved with the financial aspects of charities, regardless of their level of prior knowledge. This title provides the practitioner with comprehensive material on the tax and accounting concerns of a charity. It examines, in depth, statutory and other accounting requirements and contains a thorough exposition of the UK tax system affecting charities.

This new book provides a guide to the best practice on financial reporting on the regulatory framework of charities, together with a thorough treatment of tax compliance and planning techniques. It makes extensive use of examples and illustrations drawn from the annual reports of UK charities. Vincent provides comprehensive guidance on the preparation of financial statements and on the methods of ensuring that proper financial controls are in place, it goes on to advise on the most appropriate tax treatment for charitable organizations and provides a thorough treatment of VAT.

Make sense of the new regulatory requirements with expert clarification and practical tools for compliance Private Foundations: Tax Law and Compliance, 5th Edition provides clarification, expert insight, and helpful instruction for executives and supporting professionals navigating extensive federal tax law requirements. Despite their relatively low numbers, private foundations are subject to complex, burdensome regulations that continue to expand; the recent tax overhaul has compounded this issue, bringing massive changes beyond the usual annual adjustments, and throwing a wrench into the status quo of compliance-as-usual. This book summarizes and clarifies the statutory regulations governing private foundations, offers expert insight into the underlying logic, and provides a host of practical tools that ease the filing process and help ensure compliance with the latest laws. Detailed explanations are bolstered by checklists, sample documents and letters, practice forms, and real-world examples in order to provide both conceptual and practical guidance for maintaining tax-exempt eligibility and tax compliance. By untangling the complex maze of constantly-evolving requirements, this book offers a much-needed resource to those tasked with ensuring compliance amidst regulatory changes year after year. Learn how the recent changes to tax laws affect private foundations and related organizations Understand the practical implications of maintaining compliance Access critical tools that help streamline the filing process Avoid mistakes and oversights with line-by-line instruction This book is updated annually to provide guidance based on the most recent iteration of the law, but this year’s edition is unusually critical; federal law has undergone sweeping changes that will substantially alter filings across the board, and the complex nature of the regulations governing private foundations promises additional confusion as the new laws are applied. Private Foundations: Tax Law and Compliance, 5th Edition provides insight, clarification, and explanation from the nation’s leading authority on tax-exempt organizations to help private foundations maintain compliance amidst the changes.

'An outstanding resource for anyone handling the financial affairs of a church.' Simeon May, CPA, Executive Director, National Association of Church Business Administration The most understandable, easy-to-follow tax guide of its kind---explains complex tax concerns in plain language. This annual reference guide continues to be one of the few resources offering tax and financial advice to churches and nonprofit organizations. Issues of financial accountability, receiving and maintaining tax-exempt status, accounting for charitable gifts, and other crucial topics receive careful and full discussion. The 2006 edition also contains a thorough description of tax laws affecting churches and other nonprofit organizations, including changes made in 2005, ensuring compliance with all regulations. This guide is indispensable to church treasurers and anyone else responsible for the financial operation of a nonprofit organization. This 2006 edition includes: *Expert advice on handling charitable gifts *Sample policies and procedures *Easy techniques for simplifying financial policies and procedures *Understanding medical expense reimbursements *Key steps in sound compensation planning *Examples of required IRS filings 'This volume will have great value for folks in the financial services end of our various nonprofits as well as churches. It show a great deal of research and careful thought.' Ted W. Engstrom, World Vision 'Because of the completeness of these guides, they should be in every church library and in every pastor's study.' Publishers Weekly ReligionBookLine 'This basic reference guide fills a long-standing need.' ---Larry Burkett's Money Matters