CIPFA Understanding reports on charity financial statements (2010)

This is the first in a series of short guides produced by the CIPFA Charities Panel. The series seeks to provide accountants and non-accountants with information aimed at improving their understanding of charity accounting and reporting and highlighting areas of interest to those involved in the civil society and public service spheres.

This guide provides a brief overview of the main forms of external reports produced on charity financial statements. The purpose is to provide non-accountants with a basic understanding of the differing types of assurance provided and the type of content included in an unqualified report.

Download the guide here: Understanding Report of Charity Financial Statements