Business and Management

Financial Accounting for NGOs

In this workshop, participants will learn how to apply Accounting principles within their organisation. It includes: account coding, using financial information to make the most of available resources, income management, managing finance to maximise organisational and programme impact.

hours

10

language

English

Summary

In this workshop, participants will learn how to apply Accounting principles within their organisation. It includes: account coding, using financial information to make the most of available resources, income management, managing finance to maximise organisational and programme impact.

Target Audience

This workshop is for non-finance people with an appreciation of finance skills including accountants, finance assistants, finance officers and coordinators.

Skills Gained

Upon completion of workshop participants will be able to:

  • Manage your accounting system
  • Use financial management skills to build strong organisational capacity
  • Manage budget processes and cash flow and develop the building blocks for financial systems
  • Evaluate financial information to help an organization become more sustainable
  • Apply basic financial controls to minimize the risk of errors and theft

Topics Covered

  • Coding Management for Income
  • Coding Management for expenses
  • Coding Management for Projects 
  • Coding Management for Donors

  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Cash Reconciliation
  • Single Account Reconciliation

  • Advances
  • Rent
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accruals

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