One of the biggest challenges for anyone faced with responsibility in a charity is getting to grips with the rules on finance, particularly all the special requirements under charity law. In a format short enough to read in a couple of evenings, this handbook covers the key principles in charity accounting and finance. Updates in this third edition: New 2009 financial thresholds for charity accounts in England and Wales; Accounting regime under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008; Revised thresholds for Scottish charities taking effect in 2011; Guidance on charity tax and gift aid updated from Budget 2010; All VAT explanations updated for 20% standard rate of VAT from 2011; Issues for charity accounting as UK standards and international financial reporting standards converge; Updated contact addresses; Many new implementation dates added. Containing plenty of helpful examples, this guide is suitable for voluntary sector workers with little or no accounting experience, those from other sectors seeking a rapid update on charity accounting and students on third sector courses.