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
Insurance companies have targeted the Welsh, but you could be next
Posted on 03 Sep 2026
Denis Moriarty has an issue with insurance companies varying premiums because of what they perceive…
Beyond the Binary: Fundraising isn't just 'good vs bad money'
Posted on 02 Sep 2026
CATHERINE BROOKS on "Diversity, inclusion and community engagement" in Radical Moderate.
Millions give, but philanthropists say there’s plenty of room to raise more
Posted on 02 Sep 2026
More than 1,000 leaders from philanthropy, government, business and civil society will converge in…
Community groups have the power to get a better deal from government – and all Australians will benefit
Posted on 02 Sep 2026
Yesterday, at a meeting just outside Castlemaine in Victoria, 70 people came together to hear…
From spinners to musicians, the tiny Victorian Goldfields groups taking on the world
Posted on 02 Sep 2026
In a low-slung community hall at Campbell’s Creek, near the Victorian Goldfields town of…
Two years on, the NFP blueprint is working: expert
Posted on 02 Sep 2026
One of the architects of the 2024 Not-For-Profit Sector Development Blueprint says the document…
Young leaders need to be more than a token presence in decision-making, says former Australian United Nations Youth Ambassador
Posted on 02 Sep 2026
At last week’s Amplify Alliance National NFP Summit, Satara Uthayakumaran, 23, brought the voices…
The cheque will no longer be in the mail. Are you ready?
Posted on 02 Sep 2026
Charities and not-for-profits still relying on cheque donations have been urged to explore…
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…
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…