Auditors and assets
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Finance for treasurers
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Budgeting for treasurers
Budgeting is simply the process of planning your organisation's finances for a specified period,…
Financial management and your community group
In a not-for-profit organisation the board or committee of management is ultimately responsible for…
Financial Obligations for Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia
Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in Australia are subject to financial obligations that vary by…
Glossary of financial terms
The glossary of financial terms has been developed to give quick access to definitions of some of…
Keeping the books
The terms 'bookkeeping' and 'accounting' are often used interchangeably, but they have different…
Nailing the treasurer's report
Whether you're a veteran or have just recently been appointed treasurer of your not-for-profit…
Record-keeping for treasurers
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
Articles
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Listen to the children, Queensland child protection inquiry is told
Posted on 08 Jul 2025
A new Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s child protection system must hear from young people…
ATO poised to swoop on non-compliant NFPs
Posted on 08 Jul 2025
Not-for-profits yet to lodge their overdue self-review return will have to prove they have taken…
Podcast: Childcare for profit or not for profit, that is the question
Posted on 08 Jul 2025
The head of a leading child support charity has told the Community Advocate podcast the time has…
So long and thanks for all the fish
Posted on 08 Jul 2025
The charity and not-for profit sector is underfunded, undervalued and absolutely vital, writes…
Defence spending: the art of picking the moment to panic
Posted on 08 Jul 2025
The United States wants Australia to spend more on its armed forces. That’s the way nations talk…
Progressive thinkers plan push for tax changes
Posted on 07 Jul 2025
A community tax summit that brought together over 100 economists and sector leaders in Melbourne…
Checklists
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Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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Treasurer's checklist: Can your group be trusted with money?
If you're asking for grants, you have to be able to guarantee you can handle the money. The…
Advice Guides
Policies
Budget Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for overseeing the budget of the organisation and for ensuring that the…
Delegations Policy
This policy sets out the circumstances under which the Board may delegate its responsibilities.…
Financial Controls Policy
Finances and financial transactions, including credit cards, cheques, and petty cash, if properly…
Fraud Risk Management Policy
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…