Introduction to collection fund accounting in England

Event summary

Collection Fund accounting is a complex area of local authority accounting that can be challenging for both experienced and new practitioners.

This course aims to help guide practitioners through the key principles and knowledge needed to successfully comply with the Accounting Code of Practice and Legislation and to support a deeper understanding of what drives the accounting processes and influences that outturn position for both billing and precepting authorities.

Date

Starts:
23 Sep 2025 10:00
Ends:
24 Sep 2025 12:30

Location

online

Standard price

£375.00 excl VAT

Network Member Price

£315.00 excl VAT

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About this event

Who should attend?

The programme is aimed primarily at local authority accountants who are new to Collection Fund accounting, or who would like to refresh their knowledge in this ever-changing technical area of local authority accounting.

How will you benefit from attending?

The training will provide attendees with an:

Understanding of how the Collection Fund works and confidence in applying the Code of Practice and legislative requirements to Collection Fund accounting
Awareness of the interactions between the revenues system and the Collection Fund, and of the impact of statutory estimates on the Collection Fund process
It will also offer a greater understanding of the consequences of Collection Fund accounting, its interaction with the General Fund and what drives the outturn position reported in the Financial Statements.

CPD hours

This carries five CPD hours.

Topics

Accounting
/ Business rates
/ Financial reporting
/ Local government
/ Professional development
/ Revenues and benefits

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