Reporting standards
Reporting standards came into effect on 1 April 2015 and registered charities need to prepare financial statements in line with these standards.
About the reporting standards
About the reporting standards and when you have to prepare financial statements.
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Which tier will I use?
Updated 27 November 2024
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Early Adoption Guidance
Updated 20 December 2024
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Tier 4
Resources and information to help charities with the Tier 4 standard. This includes the Annual Reporting Guide for Tier 4 charities, the Get started videos, and links to download the Standard, template and guidance notes.
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Tier 3
Resources and information to help charities with the Tier 3 standard. This includes the Annual Reporting Guide for Tier 3 charities, the Get started videos, and links to download the Standard, template and guidance notes.
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Tier 1 and Tier 2
Find out more about Tier 1 and Tier 2 standards and where to find further information.
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FAQs
Answers to some frequently asked questions about the reporting requirements.
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Reporting standards glossary
An alphabetical list of words relating to the reporting standards.
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Financial reporting and control relationships
Updated 13 September 2024
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Statutory audit and review requirements
Changes to the Charities Act 2005 created statutory audit and review requirements for medium and large registered charities. The current thresholds have come into effect from 1 January 2022
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Which tier will I use? test
Updated 27 November 2024
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