Local Council Finance for Councillors

This is a 90 minute interactive session, designed to give councillors a greater understanding of your duties with regards to the council’s finances. Topics include roles and responsibilities, setting a budget and precept, financial control, the Annual Governance & Accountability Return, internal and external audit and how VAT applies to local councils.

Suitable Audience

This session is for councillors only.

This training is delivered online, therefore attendees will need a device with a reasonable screen size such as a PC, laptop or tablet to be able to participate fully.

Benefits

By the end of ‘Local Council Finance for Councillors’ you will:

• Understand the council's and the RFO's duties regarding financial management
• Be aware of relevant legislation and sources of guidance
• Know how VAT law applies to your council
• Understand how the council's accounts are prepared and audited
• Recognise the importance of internal controls

Leader

Steve Parkinson, The Parkinson Partnership, LLP

2022/2023 Prices