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 diagnosis is dire for doctors’ college
Posted on 08 Jul 2026
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has found itself facing serious scrutiny from the…
Social Impact Summit seeks solutions to a mountain of challenges
Posted on 08 Jul 2026
The Social Impact Summit held in Sydney early this month will distil the thoughts of hundreds of…
How new community charity laws are helping NFPs attract donations
Posted on 08 Jul 2026
Small, remote and other charities unable to access deductible gift recipient (DGR) type 1 status…
Kate McQuestin’s global view of what it means to be Australian
Posted on 08 Jul 2026
Kate McQuestin is CEO of Global Australians, a not-for-profit aimed at connecting Australians…
Many hands make light work – but only if there’s a strategically minded volunteer coordinator in the mix
Posted on 08 Jul 2026
The charity sector’s reliance on a volunteer workforce is well documented, but the ramifications…
Read all about it: Community news should have DGR status
Posted on 08 Jul 2026
A leading not-for-profit advocate for grassroots community-based news has called for more policy…
Vote now: Celebrating resilience through a camera lens
Posted on 08 Jul 2026
A picture tells a thousand words, especially in desperate moments.
The house-price balloon was an unsought gift, and my generation shouldn’t complain when it loses a bit of air
Posted on 30 Jun 2026
Australian house prices rose roughly 8,300 per cent between 1970 and 2025, so it would seem…
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…