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
The NFP sector has the power to influence the kind of Australia we live in, if we choose to exercise it
Posted on 27 May 2026
At the Community Council for Australia’s (CCA’s) annual general meeting in Parliament House on…
Good governance means investing for impact, not just investing safely
Posted on 27 May 2026
The CEO of Save the Children Global Ventures, Paul Ronalds, says new ACNC guidance on how charities…
It runs on the smell of an oily rag, but community radio is worth $153 million to the Australian music industry, report finds
Posted on 27 May 2026
While media headlines are dominated by commercial radio names such as Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O,…
AI rewards outweigh risk for NFP sector, says NAIC boss
Posted on 27 May 2026
The executive director of the National Artificial Intelligence Centre (NAIC), Lee Hickin, says he…
‘The toilet companies understood their users better than the government understood vulnerable kids’: Meet the woman who flushes impact from data
Posted on 27 May 2026
Maria Owen is the CEO of ImpactLab, a New Zealand social enterprise that analyses data for…
Defining ‘intelligence’ and ‘disability’ is like chasing smoke with a net
Posted on 20 May 2026
It is not really a surprise that we have trouble getting our heads around what the rise of…
UN demands Australia halt systemic discrimination against First Nations people
Posted on 20 May 2026
The United Nations has put Australia’s federal and state governments on notice over systemic and…
Who will be named Australian Volunteer of the Year?
Posted on 20 May 2026
A highlight of National Volunteer Week is set to occur tonight when the inaugural Australian…
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…