Guidance on submitting your statements of accounts

Guidance for parties and accounting units on how to submit statements of accounts.

All political parties and accounting units must keep financial records. All parties and some accounting units must submit annual statements of accounts to us. This page contains guidance for parties and accounting units on how to submit statements of accounts.

Introduction

Introduction to being a party treasurer

This part covers:

  • An introduction to your responsibilities
  • Maintaining your party's details
  • Donations and loans responsibilities
  • Annual accounting responsibilities
  • Campaign spending responsibilities
Overview

Accounts for party treasurers

This part covers:

  • A summary of your responsibilities
  • Keeping clear and accurate records
  • Preparing your statement of accounts
Situations & procedures

Cash accounting for party treasurers

This part covers:

  • Cash accounting - the basics
  • Accounting categories
  • An example set of accounts

Situations & procedures

Accruals accounting for party treasurers

This part covers:

  • Accruals accounting - the basics
  • Accounting categories
  • An example set of accounts
Overview

Accounts for accounting unit treasurers

This part covers:

  • A summary of your responsibilities
  • Keeping clear and accurate records
  • Preparing your statement of accounts
Situations & procedures

Cash accounting for accounting units

This part covers:

  • Cash accounting -  the basics
  • Accounting categories
  • An example set of accounts
Situations & procedures

Accruals accounting for accounting units

This part covers:

  • Accruals accounting - the basics
  • Accounting categories
  • An example set of accounts
Tools

Submitting statements of accounts

This part covers:

  • Spreadsheet tool and templates for submitting statements of accounts