Local Council Finance for Councillors

An overview financial training session is for Councillors designed to give them understanding of their duties regarding the council's finances.

Topics include roles and responsibilities, setting a budget and precept, financial control, The Annual Governance & Accountability Return and the Internal and External Audit

Suitable Audience

This session is for councillors only.

Benefits

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

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

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