Local Council Finance (2ed)

Providing a concise and practical guide to the key aspects of parish, town and community council finance and the keeping of accounts, Local Council Finance:

• Covers such topics as the budget, annual accounts, accounting methods appropriate for small and larger local councils and the appointment of finance officers
• Deals with VAT
• Goes through internal controls, and internal and external audits
• Looks at risk management
• Sets out payroll requirements
• Includes capital accounting
• Explains borrowing criteria
• Details obligations relating to insurance