Examine Charity's accounts on a voluntary basis?

joldommett

I have been asked whether I can examine my local scout district's accounts. I am not licensed but I would be doing it voluntarily no payment involved. Can I do this?

anony123

Based on AAT code of conduct- this would be self interest (using personal gain) to do the accounts for the scouts group even though it is voluntarily. I would advice not to do it.

AndrewLeyland

How is that self interest? from what been said it a question about someone doing (hopefully) a independent review of there accounts. We need more detail before giving a straight answer but it be worth reviewing charity commission information regarding this.

here the guidance around this
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-examination-of-charity-accounts-trustees-cc31/independent-examination-of-charity-accounts-trustees#:~:text=The trustees will usually be,£3.26 million or less

Also i assume it small since a local scout group. it could be breaking the code of conduct if you did get compensated for this. Message me if want more detail. I do the books voluntarily for a exempt Charity