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
Australians are becoming more insular, and NGOs aren’t helping: Edelman report
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
A major new report measuring trust – in each other, the media, institutions and government – has…
All hands on deck says CCA as rocketing fuel prices hit charities already running on fumes
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie has called on governments to consult with the…
AI chat-fest could up-end community consultation
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Among the many ways artificial intelligence is upending the foundations of how we work is its…
‘Come sit with us’: Warren Miller’s invitation to mainstream foundations to heed Indigenous guidance
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Wirangu and Kokatha man Warren Miller, from the west coast of South Australia, is CEO of the…
Indigenous leaders use new paper to push for greater respect and trust from philanthropic sector
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
A new paper challenges Australia’s philanthropists to embrace Indigenous self-determination and to…
A long white governance cloud hangs over unregistered NZ societies but they can still act
Posted on 25 Mar 2026
Incorporated societies across New Zealand have been warned time is running out to complete the…
I don’t fear AI, but I fear what some people might do with it
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
Like many of you, I’m starting to slowly incorporate more AI tools into my work. I claim no…
Meet the seven-year-old community superhero showing adults how it’s done
Posted on 18 Mar 2026
This weekend, 200 people will gather for a clean-up event in West End, Brisbane. More than 100 kids…
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…