Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA)

The Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA) acknowledges expertise and experience in charity accounting and finance at the highest level. 

Having this in your armoury and the letters DChA after your name will inspire confidence that you have the knowledge to make a real difference to the prosperity of an organisation through your specialist understanding of charity accounting and financial management.

How is it structured?

Experience route

The experience route is open to all senior professionals with extensive experience in charity accounting and financial management, either gained from advising or working in the charity sector. They can apply for the Diploma in Charity Accounting in recognition of their knowledge and achievements.

More on the Experience route

Study route

The study route offers a learning programme for those wanting to specialise in the charity and voluntary sector, or those who may already be working or looking develop a career in this area.

More on the Study route

Who should apply for the Diploma?

  • Accountants who advise the charity accounting sector
  • Finance professionals working for charities
  • Trustees of charities
  • Volunteers
  • Bursars

Benefits of the Diploma

  • It will enable you to illustrate accountability and transparency
  • It can help reassure those who donate to your charity that their money is being spent wisely
  • You will be more confident about the business decisions you take with your charities income and assets
  • You have the skills and knowledge to be able to really make a difference to organisations operating in the charity and voluntary sector
  • You will be awarded the DChA designatory letters to signify your achievement
  • Receive up to 12 months free membership of the Charity and Voluntary
  • Sector Special Interest Group, giving you access to a wealth of information, events and networking opportunities to keep you fully in touch with the sector
  • Appear on the Diploma in Charity Accounting online register (this is optional)

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Further Information