Auditors and assets
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Finance for treasurers
Help sheets
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
What not-for-profit leaders need to know in 2026
Posted on 12 Feb 2026
Our special NFP trends report distils the views of more than two dozen experts.
One Nation’s chances as a dominant conservative party are piñata-like
Posted on 11 Feb 2026
Opinions polls insist Pauline Hanson's fortunes are on the rise, but it is likely that enthusiasm…
For the first time under new legislation, ACNC announces that it is investigating a charity
Posted on 11 Feb 2026
For the first time, charities commissioner Sue Woodward has confirmed the Australian Charities and…
Pre-Budget pitch calls for new investment in NFPs and charities
Posted on 11 Feb 2026
Australia’s not-for-profits need strategic investment by the federal government to support the…
Give Thriving Kids a chance, say sector leaders
Posted on 11 Feb 2026
Service providers have expressed cautious support for the federal government’s Thriving Kids…
God’s mechanic: How Salesi Faupula found himself following a family tradition
Posted on 11 Feb 2026
Rev. Salesi Faupula is the Uniting Church’s moderator for the synod of Victoria and Tasmania. Born…
Almost 40 per cent of families stressed by rising education costs, says Good360 Australia
Posted on 11 Feb 2026
The ballooning cost-of-living crisis is affecting Australian families to the extent that many…
Social media ban a lesson in playing the long game
Posted on 10 Feb 2026
As my family dropped our teenage son off at the airport in the first week of January to embark on a…
Checklists
Members Only
Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
Members Only
Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
Members Only
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…
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
Just like commercial organisations, not-for-profit organisations may be subject to fraudulent…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Procurement policy
Purchasing decisions can have a big impact on an organisation’s finances, reputation, and…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…