Clubs and Non-Profits is written for the honorary treasurers and governing committees that are the backbone of Australian non-profit organisations, such as sporting bodies, social clubs, hobby-based groups and charities.
Author Nick Renton AM analyses the financial responsibilities of honorary treasurers and governing committees and sets out their accounting needs during the year and for the annual report. The book covers all essential aspects of keeping accounts, financial reporting, taxation and relevant management and membership issues.
Topics include:
- Organisation structure, financial accountability, granting and revoking spending authorities
- Bookkeeping, budgets and financial statements
- Income Tax, GST and capital gain tax considerations
- Membership records, privacy and renewals
- Fundraising and donations
- Insurance and employment issues
- Use of spreadsheets, computers and the Internet.
Specimen financial statements with worked examples and a detailed glossary supplement the main text, which is written in plain English with technical jargon kept to a minimum. No formal knowledge of accountancy or taxation is assumed. |