Treasurer Training
Event Information
Description
If you are new to the role of treasurer, have done it for a while but would like to be sure you're doing the right thing, or would like to find out more about being a treasurer this course is for you. If you aren't volunteering as a treasurer but would like to, RVA can then help place you with an organisation to put your new skills into practice
Aims of the workshop
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To build understanding of the role of a treasurer in a small voluntary organisation
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To ensure the ability to deal with the specifics of the finances of a small voluntary organization
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To leave the workshop confident about the issues that are likely to face the treasurer of a small organization.
Learning outcomes
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The content covered will be tailored depending on the needs of delegates on the day. However typically attendees will:
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Understand their financial responsibilities as trustees
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Understand the particular requirements for the accounts of a small voluntary organization
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Be aware of corporate governance issues facing small voluntary organizations
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Be ready to resolve issues with record keeping and know where to get help if they need it
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Be able to determine if the organization they volunteer with needs an audit or independent examination of their accounts
Target audience
The workshop will be open to up to 12 delegates. Post course support is available with each organisation entitled to up to one hour’s post course email support to follow up issues covered on the course.
Cost
The course is at our reduced rate of £40 for Reading based charities and community groups
Trainer
The course will be delivered by Rachel Eden of Holybrook Associates. Rachel is a qualified accountant and member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. She has delivered a wide range of technical training for accountants and for the voluntary sector.