J O’Connor Pty Ltd blog provides practical guidance on audits, reviews, governance, and financial reporting issues commonly faced by incorporated associations and community organisations.
What Is a Depreciation Policy? A New Treasurer's Guide
New treasurer and the auditor has asked for your depreciation policy? Here's what one is, why your committee owns it, and a sample policy you can adopt at your next meeting — in plain English.
Fixed Fee Audits
Fixed-fee audit services for not-for-profits explained. Learn how fixed pricing works, the benefits, and why it removes cost uncertainty for associations.
Audit Timing
Learn how long an audit takes for a small association, what affects timing, and how to speed up the process before your AGM.
Audit vs Review: What’s Right for Your Charity or Association?
Understand the difference between an audit and a review for charities and incorporated associations. Learn the benefits, costs, and which option is right for your organisation.
Related Party Transactions & Remuneration Disclosure
Learn the new remuneration disclosure rules for Queensland incorporated associations and how related party transactions must be reported at your AGM.
Good Financial Records.
Learn what financial records associations must keep, why they matter, and how good record keeping supports compliance, audits, and accurate reporting.