Preparation of School Accounts

Timeline for school accounts
Timeline to guide boards of management in meeting the February 28th submission deadline

Board of Management Authorisation Letter
This letter authorises the external accountant/auditor to file accounts data on behalf of the board via the FSSU portal.

Chart of Accounts
Standardised Chart of Accounts that will be used as the basis for the preparation of accounts.

Guideline for preparing school accounts
Guidance for accountants/auditors on the preparation and submission of annual accounts.

Accounting Treatments
Accounting Treatments: to assist with the preparation of school accounts

School Accounts format
FSSU-designed Excel template that generates a complete set of accounts for board approval and submission.

Financial Report to parents
A template financial report to parents to be prepared by the accountant as part of the year end process.

School Grants
View guidance on school grants

External Accountants/ Auditors