This essential reference volume provides up-to-date guidance for all PCCs in the preparation and scrutiny of their annual financial statements and reports. Now in its fourth edition, it offers a major revision to previous versions and is fully updated with regard to the Charities Act 2011 and the SORP 2008 Regulations. It provides: Trustworthy advice on a wide range of legal and regulatory responsibilities in clear and accessible language Correlation with the current Annual Return of Parish Finances Advice for both large and small PCCs in one volume, including technical compliance issues for larger PCCs and clarification on what smaller PCCs need to know A complete guide to Receipts and Payment accounting, previously only available online Reworked specimen Annual Reports and Accounts This is a vital resource for PCC Treasurers, Diocesan secretaries, Auditors, Stewardship advisers, Chairs of Diocesan Boards of Finance and all with responsibilities for local church or diocesan finances.