Auditors and assets
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Finance for treasurers
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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
Canberra fails to respond to sector reform blueprint
Posted on 02 Apr 2025
The Albanese government has missed a deadline for responding to a wide-ranging blueprint on the…
People with Purpose: Ten years on and still Cohen strong
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
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Being there for the bush
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
A quarter of a century after it was founded, generating local solutions with lasting impacts is…
Sector urges pollies to put disadvantaged Australians first during election campaign
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
Many sector organisations viewed the Albanese government’s 2025 Budget as a missed opportunity to…
Boost for sector AI skills
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
Tech-for-good organisation Infoxchange has launched an initiative designed to boost the artificial…
Netflix series on toxic masculinity a wake-up call for parents
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
Netflix's groundbreaking series ‘Adolescence’ only scratches the surface of online harms facing…
Trust in community groups crucial to effective disaster response: report
Posted on 01 Apr 2025
A new report has confirmed the vital role played by local community groups in responding to natural…
Children in poverty should be seen and heard
Posted on 30 Mar 2025
In a speech at the recent Catholic Social Services Australia conference in Sydney, Professor Sharon…
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…
Advice Guides
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…