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  ARCH Financial Management Manual

Association to Resource Co-op Housing (ARCH)

Room 27A
94 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Phone: (02) 9361 6834 or 1800 066 834
Fax (02) 9361 6395

archnsw@arch.asn.au

www.arch.asn.au
NB 2003 edition.
Designed to cover the main financial management issues for co-operatives in NSW. Contents include: Introduction to Financial Management; Setting Up Your Financial Management System; Operating Your Financial Management System; and Examples and Samples.
   
  Basic Guide to Non-profit Financial Management Free

Carter McNamara for The Management Assistance Program, USA
See web site for contact details under various circumstances.
www.managementhelp.org
Topics covered include nonprofit bookkeeping and controls, managing operating budgets, managing program finances, financial analysis, and financial reporting. Contains links to appropriate tools and to other web sites with appropriate content.
  Community.gov.au: Financial Administration

Department of Family and Community Services (FaCS), Community Branch JH5,
Community Portal Webmaster,

Box 7788, Canberra Mail Centre ACT 2610

Phone: 1300 653 227
or (02) 6212 9104
TTY 1800 260 402
Fax: (02) 6212 9298

feedback@community.gov.au

www.community.gov.au Aims to help Australian communities and community groups find relevant, up-to-date information. The Financial Administration page contains links to ATOassist-For Non-Profit and other links related to Management and Governance, Taxation, Budgeting, Public Liability Insurance etc
  Financial Management FAQs

California Management Assistance Partnership (C-MAP).
Copyright to CompassPoint Nonprofit Services.

info@compasspoint.org

www.genie.org
and select FAQs, and then click on Financial Management. Answers to FAQs can be displayed and downloaded individually. To view and print all answers as one document, click on any answer, scroll down to the bottom of the answer and click on View all Financial Management FAQs as one long document.
US resource and so many of the FAQs and answers relate to the US tax and accounting system. However, several of the answers are particularly relevant, e.g. What Internal Controls are Needed for Cash Disbursements? (FAQ 21), What is petty cash and how should we handle it? (FAQ 22), and How do we interpret our financial statements? (FAQ 26). Also includes some sample reports
  Fire Safety Data Sheet : Fire Safety In The Office
(FSDS 7)

Fire Protection Association Australia

PO Box 1049, Box Hill
VIC, 3128

Phone: (03) 9890 1544
Fax: (03) 9890 1577

Email: fpaa@fpaa.com.au

www.fpaa.com.au
Covers information on Fire Prevention, Arson, Maintenance, how to Plan Ahead and What to do if a Fire Occurs.
 

GiftPack for deductible gift recipients & donors

Australian Tax Office (ATO)

Phone: 1300 130 248 for Non-profit enquiries, including income tax, Australian business number (ABN), goods and services tax (GST) and fringe benefits tax (FBT).

www.ato.gov.au “…designed to help deductible gift recipients (DGRs) and donors understand income tax deductible gifts…use this guide if you are involved in administering an organisation entitled to receive tax deductible gifts or an organisation seeking to receive tax deductible gifts.” (p2)
  Health and Safety: A Guide for the Office

DTIR Workplace Health and Safety
Phone: 1300 369 915 (General Contacts)

See web site for various office locations around the State.

www.dir.qld.gov.au
and select Publications, then select Guides. Select O on the alphabetical scale to access the resource.

“…provides information and practical guidance for managing office health and safety.” (p2) Includes sections on Workplace Health & Safety Legislation, Managing Office Health & Safety, and People, Materials, Equipment and Environment.
 

Income tax guide for non-profit organisations

Australian Tax Office (ATO)

Phone: 1300 130 248 for Non-profit enquiries, including income tax, Australian business number (ABN), goods and services tax (GST) and fringe benefits tax (FBT).

www.ato.gov.au “…prepared by the Tax Office to help non-profit organisations understand their income tax obligations and entitlements… It will help you work out if your organisation is exempt from income tax… It also explains the income tax treatment of non-profit organisations that are not exempt.” (p2)
  Officewise: A guide to occupational health and safety in the office

Comcare

GPO Box 9905 Canberra ACT 2601

Phone: 1300 366 979 (local call rate)

OHS enquires: ohs.help@comcare.gov.au

www.comcare.gov.au

A guide to occupational health & safety in the office. This manual is written for anyone involved or interested in health and safety in offices.
  Tax basics for non-profit organisations

Australian Tax Office (ATO)

Phone: 1300 130 248 for Non-profit enquiries, including income tax, Australian business number (ABN), goods and services tax (GST) and fringe benefits tax (FBT).

www.ato.gov.au “…provides an overview of tax issues for non-profit organisations, such as charities, clubs, societies and organisations” (p2)
For use by treasurers, office bearers and employees of non-profit organisations.
         
 
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