Auditors and assets
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Our financial resources have been developed with our alliance partner Commonwealth Bank to give not-for-profit organisations access to tools and resources to help improve their financial management, and better and more cost-effective banking solutions.
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Budgeting is simply the process of planning your organisation's finances for a specified period,…
In a not-for-profit organisation the board or committee of management is ultimately responsible for…
The glossary of financial terms has been developed to give quick access to definitions of some of…
The terms 'bookkeeping' and 'accounting' are often used interchangeably, but they have different…
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
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Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
Posted on 05 Dec 2023
The final Productivity Commission report into Philanthropy will need to be much bolder than the…
Posted on 05 Dec 2023
A young, fast-growing consultancy has won Australia’s most prestigious award for social impact…
Posted on 05 Dec 2023
The charities regulator has published its first “deidentified” charity registration decision under…
Posted on 05 Dec 2023
Delivering help to some of the most desperate regions of the world is what drives the executive…
Posted on 04 Dec 2023
Registered charities could soon be exempt from caps on donations under a review of changes to…
Posted on 03 Dec 2023
As Australia heads into the festive season, for many disadvantaged people, the nation’s…
Posted on 01 Dec 2023
The Productivity Commission's draft report on philanthropy takes a deep dive into charities, but…
Posted on 30 Nov 2023
The Productivity Commission has recommended an overhaul of tax rules to give thousands more…
Knowing how to assess an organisation's finances is something that many people without accounting…
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Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
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Whether you're a veteran or have just recently been appointed treasurer of your not-for-profit…
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Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
Boards are responsible for overseeing the budget of the organisation and for ensuring that the…
This policy sets out the circumstances under which the Board may delegate its responsibilities.…
Finances and financial transactions, including credit cards, cheques, and petty cash, if properly…
If you've come looking for this policy we're sorry to say that it's in need of a service, and…
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…