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
Rebels, here’s a cause
Posted on 28 Apr 2025
If there’s one thing that young men can grasp instinctively it’s the weak points of their parents’…
The great debate
Posted on 24 Apr 2025
An elected Coalition government will introduce financial thresholds that exempt smaller…
The battle for the Australia we want far from won
Posted on 23 Apr 2025
A harder edged Australia appears to have embraced the idea of locking up more of its citizens and…
Howzat for multicultural values
Posted on 23 Apr 2025
Migrant and refugee advocacy organisation Settlement Services International (SSI) is embracing the…
What kind of Australia do you want to live in?
Posted on 23 Apr 2025
Rather than falling for superficial narratives that highlight “what’s in it for me”, we can and…
Mallacoota innovation hub rises from the ashes of Black Summer
Posted on 22 Apr 2025
Natural disasters can severely test the resilience of rural communities.
Shining a light in dark places
Posted on 22 Apr 2025
Legislative reform is needed to end the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace…
Philanthropy body doubles down on DGR reform push
Posted on 22 Apr 2025
Philanthropy Australia (PA) has begun turning the screws on whichever party forms federal…
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
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…