Insights & resources

Not-for-profit accounting and finance

Managing finances in the not-for-profit sector requires a careful balance of compliance, transparency, and purpose. In this category, we explore the key aspects of not-for-profit accounting and finance, from meeting ACNC and regulatory obligations to strengthening reporting, governance, and financial oversight. These insights are designed to help NFPs build confidence in their numbers, support informed decision-making, and ensure resources are used effectively to deliver meaningful impact.

Treasurer's responsibilities in an incorporated association
Not-for-profit accounting and finance
Treasurer's responsibilities in an incorporated association
Treasurer responsibilities in an incorporated association can feel bigger than expected, especially in...
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Not-for-profit accounting and finance
Restricted funds explained for charities and not-for-profits
Restricted funds are an important concept for charities and not-for-profits to understand. At first...
Conflict-of-interest-policies-explained-for-not-for-profit
Not-for-profit accounting and finance
Conflict of Interest Policy for NFPs explained
A conflict of interest policy helps a not-for-profit board make decisions transparently and protect trust...
Board-financial-responsibilities-for-NFPs
Reporting and financial clarity
Board financial responsibilities for NFPs 
Board financial responsibilities can feel intimidating, especially for not-for-profit board members who...
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Not-for-profit accounting and finance
Audits explained for not-for-profits: What boards need to know
Audits for not-for-profits can feel formal, technical and sometimes stressful, especially for board members...
ACNC financial reporting
Not-for-profit accounting and finance
ACNC financial reporting for charity boards: what board-ready reporting should include
Charity boards need financial reports that do two jobs. They must support the charity’s reporting obligations,...
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Not-for-profit accounting and finance
Quorum explained for NFP Boards - what you need to know
Quorum is one of those governance terms that can sound more complicated than it really is. In plain...
How often should a board review financial reports
Not-for-profit accounting and finance
How often should a board review financial reports?
How often should a board review financial reports? For most not-for-profit organisations, the practical...
Delegation-of-authority-explained-for-not-for-profits
Not-for-profit accounting and finance
Delegation of authority explained for not-for-profits
Delegation of Authority for NFPs is one of the most practical governance tools a not-for-profit can have.  It...
Audit and Risk Committee for NFPs
Not-for-profit accounting and finance
Audit and Risk Committees: Do you need one?
An audit and risk committee can be a valuable governance tool for a not-for-profit organisation, but...
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