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
Pauline Hanson and the frightening lesson of ‘Years and Years’
Posted on 07 Oct 2026
Our Community's founder and leader, Denis Moriarty, writes that when he watched an over-the-top…
Save Izzy: campaign calls on government to restore funding for vital services directory
Posted on 07 Oct 2026
A major public campaign launched this morning is calling on the federal government to restore…
Juukan Gorge history looms over Rio Tinto language partnership
Posted on 07 Oct 2026
The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) has announced a partnership with mining…
Ending homelessness is possible, conference told
Posted on 07 Oct 2026
A conference in Darwin will this morning hear detailed, strategic plans for how Australia could…
From passion project to a national prison newspaper, speaking to and for those doing time
Posted on 07 Oct 2026
Joseph Friedman is co-founder and publisher of About Time, Australia’s only newspaper for…
AI and charities: it’s all about purpose
Posted on 30 Sep 2026
There's been a lot of talk about AI this week, and some of it has been frightening. So, is AI good…
From ‘No Irish need apply’ to the AFL Grand Final
Posted on 30 Sep 2026
After the biggest AFL game of the year, one player proudly wore the flag of his birth country and…
People with Purpose: Why the best ideas need believers, not proof
Posted on 30 Sep 2026
At 21 years old, Tate Donohoe is the founder of Ecodia, an AI-assisted software development company…
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…