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…
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…
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Reviewing your bank
Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
Articles
Charity by the book
Posted on 15 Jan 2025
Looking for some insightful summer reading on the charity and not-for-profit sector before the year…
No news is bad news for democracy
Posted on 15 Jan 2025
Not-for-profit journalism has a crucial role to play in the battle against misinformation and…
People with Purpose: You’ve got male
Posted on 15 Jan 2025
As a member of the leadership team at the Man Cave, Australia’s leading preventative mental health…
Rising to the challenge of positive change
Posted on 13 Jan 2025
The Smith Family CEO Doug Taylor shares some thoughts on ways sector leaders can make a bigger…
Disadvantaged families struggling to pay for education essentials
Posted on 13 Jan 2025
The cost-of-living crisis is continuing to negatively impact many families’ ability to educate…
The stories that mattered to you in 2024
Posted on 17 Dec 2024
It’s been a busy year in the charity and not-for-profit sector.
Altruist or accountant? How much can you afford to give this Christmas?
Posted on 17 Dec 2024
This Christmas, Our Community group managing director Denis Moriarty is challenging all Australians…
Charities need support too
Posted on 17 Dec 2024
Charities perform vital work in society, but if we continue to short-change them, we will all…
Checklists
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Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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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…