Community Accountancy project aims to
What Community Accountancy support is available
Financial Health Check
- Review your financial systems & procedures
- Look at your financial controls
- Discuss your financial policies
One to One Support
Advice
- Charity compliance & regulations
- SORP 2005
- Audit thresholds
- End of year requirements
- Employers National Insurance
Software Selection
Excel, Quick books and Sage are the most commonly used accountancy software packages.. The Community Accountancy Advisor can help you decide which software is best for your voluntary or community organisation’s needs,
Finance Training Courses
Courses on finance related topics are offered as part of KVA’s Training Programme, aimed at treasurers, trustees and managers.
The next course is Financial Regulations Trustee Boards Need to Know on Tuesday 15 June. Past topics have included:
- Financial Controls
- Budgeting
- Full Cost Recovery
- Bank Cash book & Bank reconciliations
- Petty Cash
- Project Accounting
- Understanding SORP 2005
- Cash Flow
- Finance Reports for management committees
About the Community Accountant
Mafaz Ansari is the Community Accountancy Adviser for Kingston, Richmond, and Hounslow. Mafaz has been working in the voluntary sector, supporting organisations with financial management through training and advice for over 3 years. Mafaz has a degree in Accounting and Business Management and is on her way to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant.
Mafaz’s timetable is:
Mondays & Tuesdays: Richmond CVS
Thursdays: CVS Hounslow
Fridays: KVA
Mafaz is however happy to take calls from Richmond and Kingston groups at either office. She can be contacted on 07879335390 or by email
Useful Resources
Glossary of financial terms
Financial Management and Accountancy Factsheets
Community Accountancy Project is funded by London Councils.

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