136Charity: auditE+W
(1)This section applies in relation to the accounts of a charity under section 135(3).
(2)If Condition 1 or 2 is met, the charity shall cause a qualified person to audit the accounts and report on them in accordance with section 137.
(3)If neither Condition is met, the charity shall cause a qualified person (“the reporting accountant”) to report on the accounts in accordance with section 138.
(4)Condition 1 is met if the accounts relate to a period during which the charity's gross income arising in connection with its housing activities was greater than the sum specified in [F1section 144(1)(a) of the Charities Act 2011].
(5)Condition 2 is met if—
(a)the accounts relate to a period during which the charity's gross income arising in connection with its housing activities was greater than the accounts threshold as defined by [F2section 144(1) of the Charities Act 2011,] and
(b)at the end of the period the aggregate value of its assets (before deduction of liabilities) in respect of its housing activities was greater than the sum specified in [F3section 144(1)(b)].
(6)“Gross income” has the same meaning as in [F4section 144 of the Charities Act 2011].
(7)“Qualified person” means a person professionally qualified as an accountant.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 136(4) substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 132(a) (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)
F2Words in s. 136(5)(a) substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 132(b) (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)
F3Words in s. 136(5)(b) substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 132(c) (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)
F4Words in s. 136(6) substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 132(d) (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)
Commencement Information
I1S. 136 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)