Case Studies

Parkinson’s NSW is a leading Not-For-Profit for-purpose organisation striving to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s, their families, and their carers. They deliver much-needed counseling services, information and education sessions, and a dedicated health line that responds to over 3000 calls annually.

Parkinson’s NSW

Omega Ensemble was one of the many performing arts organisations that bore the brunt of COVID lockdowns and border closures. Their touring schedule was erased almost overnight but they survived thanks to an amazing community and sound financial management.

Omega Ensemble

Epilepsy Action Australia’s mission is to ‘deliver innovative services that increase understanding, raise awareness, develop skills and leverage research to enhance the lives of those living with the condition. The not for profit is celebrating its 70th year in 2022 and we spoke to CEO Carol Ireland about the organisation.

Epilepsy Action Australia

In September 2021 CDS opened ACDCS. With well over two decades of experience offering training and education to the Disability and Community Services sector, CDS are the country’s leaders in providing both accredited and non-accredited courses.

ACDCS

“As charitable organisations, we exist to answer social needs and to do the best we can for the community. I see Accounting For Good holding a critical role within that – encouraging development of high quality governance and business administration” – John Gilmore from Community First Step.

Community First Step

When Parkinson’s NSW engaged our NFP accounting services there was a lot of work to be done in order to modernise the financial aspects of the organisation. The accounting systems needed an overhaul in order to create a strong foundation for continued growth.

Parkinson’s NSW

The National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy, or NASCA, works closely with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The organisation focuses on building their confidence and empowering them to take opportunities while staying closely connected to their culture.

NASCA

“As a result of moving to Accounting For Good we’ve become much more agile as a staff in financial management – knowing when we need to signal that we have some issues. It’s been so beneficial.”

Centre for Disability Studies

“We were having a sensational year… then in the third week of March our turnover dropped by 25%, and in the fourth week it had dropped by 50%. Following that, April was completely horrific…but with AFG’s assistance we have kept our nose above water.”

Reverse Garbage

“When our finance manager left the organisation, we needed to find a new solution. We met the team at Accounting For Good and we knew they understood. Engaging their services has been the best decision!”

Women’s Justice Network

“There are a lot of challenges being faced by the alcohol and drug support sector right now. There are major shifts in service delivery because of COVID-19… they need to make a lot of modifications to how they manage their finances.”

NADA

“Accounting For Good really has been a 100% solution for us! They took the time to learn how our organisation works, then they introduced us to systems that would suit our needs… they’ve very much felt part of our team.”

Literacy for Life Foundation

“The collaboration of our financial management saw a quick shift to better accounting systems, practices, data and planning.”

Allevia

“Our accounting can be done considerably cheaper through this model, and at a much higher quality, than in-house.”

Risk Management Association

“AFG’s Xero experts came out to train us – they were readily available to assist. The technology from AFG is really good.”

Centre for Disability Studies

“With AFG the transition from paper to digital was key in alleviating our financial pain points. Xero and Receipt Bank have been fantastic.”

Rainbow Lodge