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
Let’s talk about budgets, capital, and access to finance
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
In all charities and NFPs – big and small – annual budgeting brings with it a degree of…
Atlassian offers its workflow apps for free to NFPs and social enterprises
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Major workflow software company Atlassian has announced it is offering its Teamwork Collection of…
How to make repairs when the world seems to be coming apart at the seams
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Hannah Nichols is the environmental, social and governance (ESG) lead at Australian Red Cross and a…
Indigenous businesses record billions in annual growth
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Australia’s for-purpose enterprise supporting Indigenous-owned businesses announced a record $5.83…
$100 million in new charity funding unlocked, but philanthropy heavyweights say DGR reform is more important
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
The federal government has announced its decision on the percentage of assets that giving funds…
Support for diversity strong despite one in four reporting workplace harassment
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
New research from Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has found that even as one in four workers…
Why Australia’s community organisations need a new governance model
Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Australia’s community organisations are quietly holding society together. From local sporting clubs…
States and territories dragging on vital national fundraising principles: Justice Connect
Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Three years after the federal government announced that national fundraising principles would be…
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…