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December EOFY accounting checklist for NFPs

Some organisations plan for their financial year end in December, especially those in the education sector. Here’s our December EOFY accounting checklist for NFPs with a 31 December balance date

Unpacking the AASB for Not For Profit

The AASB governs Australia’s accounting standards and reporting presentation rules and offers guidance on maintaining standards in accounting consistency and quality. Specific AASB rules apply to accounting for not-for-profits. We unpack the AASB rules for revenue in the not-for-profit sector.

Technology in [NFP] accounting

The past few years have expedited digital transformation across most, if not all, industries across the globe. The same is true for the accounting sector, so let’s talk about what the future looks like for technology in NFP accounting and how organisations can prepare for this digital evolution.

A look at some key accounting terms (and glossary) for the not-for-profit sector

The world of finance and accounting is often laden with accounting and financial acronyms and terminology. Add terms relevant only to the not-for-profit sector, and the environment can become overcrowded. Here are some of our not-for-profit glossary of accounting terms you need to know.

Managing cash flow for a not-for-profit

Managing cash flow in any business is tricky. In a not-for-profit, cash injections and grant or donation payments can be irregular, so it’s essential to plan and effectively manage cash flow for not-for-profit entities.

Finding funding for NFPs and charities

Finding funding for not-for-profits (NFPs) and charities is often a standalone strategic tactic to manage an organisation’s ongoing operating costs.

Administration for not-for-profit organisations

It costs money to run a charity, and administration for not-for-profits can’t be an afterthought. While most not-for-profit organisations are committed to keeping their costs low, sound financial management and administration are a necessity.

ANZUP is fighting cancer, below the belt

ANZUP is on a mission – fighting below-the-belt cancer (kidney, bladder, testicular, penile and prostate) with its first in-person pedalthon in two years.

Accounting For Good turns 25

Accounting For Good celebrates 25 years in June 2022. It’s an incredible milestone and we are very proud of this achievement. We have invited some of our founders, our current team and our clients to comment on their thoughts and experiences of the last 25 years.

End of financial year NFP director responsibilities

The end of the financial year is a crucial time for not for profit organisations to make sure they have their accounting records up to date and are ready to meet their compliance requirements. But what are some of the NFP director responsibilities at year end?

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