CDE

There are lots of web-based resources in the not-for-profit sector, maybe too many. The numerous organisations providing useful and free data are too much for a busy finance person or Trustee to locate, let alone access. Charity Data Exchange was created to help address the problem, by seeking to identify the links we think are most useful.

GOVERNANCE COSTS

Charities are required by the "SORP" to disclose them. Is the disclosure consistent or useful? Many charities list detailed costs, e.g. staff costs, without explaining what they represent. Could the guidance be improved? Could auditors be encouraged to insist on more effective disclosure?

"TARMI"

What does it mean? Timely, accurate, relevant, management information. Easy to state the need but often more difficult to obtain. If you would like to discuss your charity's needs please contact , who has extensive experience of delivering TARMI (his abbreviation) for a wide range of organisations, not for profit and commerical.

THE FUTURE OF UK GAAP

FRS has published the 150 responses received to this proposal, which can be found at

http://www.frc.org.uk/asb/press/pub2228.html

HELP SHEETS

A number of organisations provide them including:

1. ICAEW - available here
2. Chantrey Vellacott - on request
3. Sayer Vincent - their very helpful "made simple" guides are available here

SERVICE DELIVERY AND NEED FOR CONTRACT REVIEWS

See detailed comments within "contract reviews".

DEVELOPMENT OF WEBSITE

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