External Accountants / Auditors

All boards of management are required to prepare and submit annual accounts in a format set by the FSSU, in line with Department of Education Circulars 0060/2017 and 0002/2018. An external accountant or auditor must be engaged to support this process. Annual accounts must be submitted to the FSSU by 28th February each year. Boards must also verify the financial information submitted on their behalf to the Charities Regulator by 30th June. Guidance and webinar training are available below to support accountants with the preparation of school accounts and the submission process.

Preparation of School Accounts
Chart of Accounts, Template format, Accounting Treatments, BOM authorisation letter and financial report to parents

School Accounts Submission
Access the portal, manual and video on submission process, instructions on completing the TB in the portal

Timeline for School Accounts
Timeline to guide boards of management in meeting the February 28th submission deadline

Board of Management Authorisation Letter
Download letter to be completed by BOM

Appointment of an External Accountant/Auditor
Guideline on appointment and tender template

Webinar Training
View training and access recordings of previous webinars

Charities Annual Return
Overview of schools filing requirement (Topics Section)

Legislative and Regulatory Framework
Summary of legislative and regulatory framework governing schools