VCOSS Quick Guide: Finance

Who’s doing what? Case studies and current projects

 

Sharing Financial Administration, A Feasibility Study of Potential Models for Small Non-Government Organisations

This publication is the result of research undertaken by Matrix on Board and Zurich Insurance examining the feasibility of small NGOs sharing their financial administration and financial management functions. It includes potential models of practice. For further information and to order a copy of this publication visit the NCOSS website http://www.ncoss.org.au/publications/publications.html#sharingfinancialadmin

Resources

Guide for Community Treasurers

This handbook on financial management for community organisations includes pointers on keeping the books, asset registers, cash flow and tax, to help you run a more successful operation. To download or order a copy visit the Our Community website

http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/financial/financial_article.jsp?articleId=1043

Australian Tax Office

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has a range of tax related resources for non-profit organisations including how-to-guides, fact sheets, check-lists and an induction package for new administrators. http://www.ato.gov.au/nonprofit/

Pro bono providers

Pro bono organisations offer assistance to community organisations free of charge. Find a Pro Bono Volunteer to help with your organisation’s financial planning or account keeping needs. Visit http://www.vcoss.org.au/clearinghouse/pro-bono-providers.htm

Training

VCOSS Training and Development Clearinghouse

Find a training provider. Access a listing of low cost workshops, seminars and events relevant to the community sector. http://www.vcoss.org.au/clearinghouse/index.htm