Providing a concise and practical guide to the key aspects of parish, town and community council finance and the keeping of accounts, Local Council Finance:
- Covers such topics as the budget, annual accounts, accounting methods appropriate for small and larger local councils and the appointment of finance officers
- Deals with VAT
- Goes through internal controls, and internal and external audits
- Looks at risk management
- Sets out payroll requirements
- Includes capital accounting
- Explains borrowing criteria
- Details obligations relating to insurance