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
How Emma-Kate Rose is meeting the challenges of the food chain
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
Emma-Kate Rose is the co-CEO of Food Connect Foundation, working with communities to support the…
Domestic violence workers in supporting roles invited to centre stage
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
Tonight, in Adelaide, the people least likely ever to be accused of doing what they do for…
New partnership to increase AI knowledge, governance and usage across NFP sector
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
Infoxchange has announced a partnership with the National Artificial Intelligence Centre to address…
‘I’ve thought of quitting’: Why many not-for-profit board members are stressed
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
Many not-for-profit (NFP) board members in Australia are burnt out, overwhelmed and considering…
For community groups, federation is an eight-part headache
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
If you wanted an example of the problems inherent in federal systems, you couldn’t do better than…
‘You are not broken, the system is’ – new NFP pushes for less medication
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
The over-medicalisation of distress affects pretty much everyone in Australia, leading to needless…
Workers with disability facing higher levels of discrimination and harassment: report
Posted on 03 Dec 2025
Today is the International Day of People with Disability, but for many, there is little to…
Why not prepare a Pre-Budget submission?
Posted on 26 Nov 2025
Charities and not-for-profits can be outstanding advocates for their cause, their community, their…
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…