{"id":1139,"date":"2024-03-05T13:59:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T13:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haptc.org.uk\/?post_type=training&p=1139"},"modified":"2026-10-19T12:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T11:56:39","slug":"finance-for-councillors","status":"publish","type":"training","link":"https:\/\/haptc.org.uk\/?training=finance-for-councillors","title":{"rendered":"Finance for Councillors"},"content":{"rendered":"

This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.<\/h3>\n

Thursday, 29 October ’26 \u00a0 6:30pm \u2013 8pm<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Tuesday, 3 November ’26 \u00a0\u00a010am \u2013 11:30am<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, 10 December ’26 \u00a0\u00a010am \u2013 11:30am<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Topics include:
\n\u2022 Roles and responsibilities
\n\u2022 setting a budget and precept
\n\u2022 Financial control
\n\u2022 The Annual Governance & Accountability Return
\n\u2022 Internal and external audit
\n\u2022 How VAT applies to local councils<\/p>\n

By the end of the session you will:
\n\u2022 Understand the council’s duties regarding financial management
\n\u2022 Be aware of relevant legislation and sources of guidance
\n\u2022 Be aware of how the council’s accounts are prepared and audited
\n\u2022 Recognise the importance of internal controls
\n\u2022 Understand how VAT law applies to your council<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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