Auditors and assets
In most Australian states, incorporated associations are required to have their accounts audited…
Finance for treasurers
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.
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…
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…
Record-keeping for treasurers
A computer system is not a substitute for paper records. Make sure you keep a hard copy audit trail…
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Reviewing your bank
Whether you're choosing a banking partner for your organisation, or have been with your current…
Risk management for treasurers
A risk is any event or action that harms your organisation's reputation or your ability to achieve…
Articles
A positive start, but more work ahead
Posted on 05 Dec 2023
The final Productivity Commission report into Philanthropy will need to be much bolder than the…
Guide dogs show the way at social impact measurement awards
Posted on 05 Dec 2023
A young, fast-growing consultancy has won Australia’s most prestigious award for social impact…
ACNC takes first step toward greater transparency
Posted on 05 Dec 2023
The charities regulator has published its first “deidentified” charity registration decision under…
People with Purpose: Finding humanity through medicine
Posted on 05 Dec 2023
Delivering help to some of the most desperate regions of the world is what drives the executive…
Win for charities in electoral donation law reform
Posted on 04 Dec 2023
Registered charities could soon be exempt from caps on donations under a review of changes to…
Disadvantaged Australians turn to charities for Christmas cheer
Posted on 03 Dec 2023
As Australia heads into the festive season, for many disadvantaged people, the nation’s…
Comment: Australia’s philanthropic review suffers from a colossal blind spot
Posted on 01 Dec 2023
The Productivity Commission's draft report on philanthropy takes a deep dive into charities, but…
DGR tax rules 'not fit for purpose': Productivity Commission
Posted on 30 Nov 2023
The Productivity Commission has recommended an overhaul of tax rules to give thousands more…
Checklists
Five financial questions for not-for-profits
Knowing how to assess an organisation's finances is something that many people without accounting…
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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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Nailing the treasurer's report
Whether you're a veteran or have just recently been appointed treasurer of your not-for-profit…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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…