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School Financial Reports That Get Governing Bodies and Principals Into Trouble

Weak school financial reporting exposes schools, principals, and governing bodies to serious risk. This session helps accountants understand what school stakeholders expect from financial reports and how to prepare reports that stand up to scrutiny and protect everyone involved.

Date:

5 March, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

2 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Financial Reporting

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

R345,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

School finances are under constant pressure. When financial reports are unclear, late, or poorly prepared, the fallout is serious — disputes with governing bodies, tension with principals, and loss of trust in the accountant.

This session focuses on financial reporting for schools in the real world, not theory. It explains what proper school financial reports should show, where reporting usually goes wrong, and how poor reporting leads to problems with oversight, decision-making, and accountability.

The session is practical and direct. It helps accountants understand the risks unique to schools, how to report in a way that is clear to non-financial stakeholders, and how to protect themselves when working with school management and governing bodies. Delegates will leave knowing how to prepare reports that support good decisions and reduce conflict.

Presenter/s

Saleem Kharwa
Saleem Kharwa is a veteran consultant in academia and accounting, Saleem has led roles in ethics, governance, and community service, with international recognition in the field.

What will set you apart

What Will Set You Apart (What Delegates Will Learn)

Delegates will learn how to prepare clear, reliable school financial reports, understand where schools are most exposed to financial risk, and avoid reporting errors that lead to conflict, audit issues, or loss of trust. This positions them as trusted advisors to schools and governing bodies.

Event breakdown

  • Why school financial reporting is high-risk work
  • What governing bodies and principals expect from reports
  • Common reporting mistakes in schools
  • How poor reporting leads to disputes and loss of trust
  • Reporting in a way non-financial stakeholders understand
  • Protecting yourself when advising schools
  • Practical tips for better school financial reports

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Financial Reporting.