ACNC compliance support for Sydney charities
We help charities keep the records, reports and dates behind their ACNC obligations in order, so reporting becomes a routine task instead of a scramble.
The short version of ACNC reporting
All ACNC-registered charities, except those registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, must submit an Annual Information Statement each year. Medium and large charities (other than Basic Religious Charities) must also submit an annual financial report. We help you prepare, keep the supporting records and track your dates.
Who we help
- Treasurers and CEOs preparing the Annual Information Statement
- Boards who want comfort that obligations are on track
- Small charities with no finance team
- Growing charities moving from small to medium size
How we help
We support your team and your Board. The charity submits through the ACNC Charity Portal.
Annual reporting
- Annual Information Statement preparation support
- Gathering and checking the figures from your records
- A calendar of your reporting dates
Records and governance
- Record keeping that meets ACNC expectations
- Support aligning with the ACNC Governance Standards
- Board briefings on financial obligations
Records for your reviewer or auditor
- Records and reports organised for your independent reviewer or auditor
- Help working out what your charity size means for reporting
- Referrals to trusted independent auditors
What size is your charity?
ACNC reporting depends on annual revenue. These are the current ACNC size bands and what each must do:
- Small (annual revenue under $500,000): Annual Information Statement; an annual financial report is optional, and there is no ACNC requirement for review or audit
- Medium ($500,000 or more but under $3 million): Annual Information Statement and an annual financial report that is reviewed or audited
- Large ($3 million or more): Annual Information Statement and an audited annual financial report
Some charities, such as Basic Religious Charities or those using transitional arrangements, follow different rules, and your governing document or funding agreements can add requirements. The Annual Information Statement and financial report are due within six months of the end of your reporting period, and you can check your charity’s due date on the ACNC Charity Register. Charities must meet these reporting requirements, along with their other obligations, to keep their ACNC registration. Charities must also keep appropriate financial and operational records, and ACNC rules require keeping them for seven years. Sources: ACNC charity size, ACNC due dates and ACNC record keeping.
AI efficiency, human expertise, accessible pricing
Smart tools do the repetitive data work. Our people check the numbers and explain what they mean.
AI efficiency
Smart tools handle the repetitive data work, so reporting is faster and your costs stay down.
Human expertise
Our team reviews the numbers, explains them in plain English and answers your questions.
Accessible pricing
You know what is included before we start, with clear scope and no hidden extras.
Check where you stand
We review your charity size, reporting period, records and what you have already lodged.
Build the plan
We agree a calendar and a checklist so nothing is left to the last week.
Prepare and support
We help prepare the information and keep your records organised for your Board and your independent auditor or reviewer.
Clear scope, accessible pricing
We quote a fixed fee after a short scope call, so you know the cost before we start. The fee depends on your charity size and how much support you want.
Go deeper
ACNC compliance questions, answered
Does every charity have to submit an Annual Information Statement?
All ACNC-registered charities, except those registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, must submit an Annual Information Statement each year.
Does a small charity need to submit a financial report?
For small charities, submitting an annual financial report is optional, and the ACNC encourages it. If your charity’s governing document requires a financial report, you must submit one.
When is the Annual Information Statement due?
Generally within six months of the end of your reporting period. The two most common due dates are 31 December for charities that report to a 30 June year end, and 30 June for charities that report to a calendar year. Check the ACNC Charity Register for your date, as the ACNC can announce extensions.
Do you perform external audits or reviews?
No. We don’t perform external audits or reviews. We prepare your records and reports so the process runs smoothly, and we can refer you to trusted independent auditors and reviewers.
Do you give legal advice?
No. We provide financial and compliance support. For legal questions about your constitution or obligations, speak to a lawyer or contact the ACNC.
Can you help if we are behind on reporting?
Yes. Talk to our team early. We can look at what is outstanding, organise your records and help you get back on track.
Make ACNC reporting routine
Talk to our team about compliance support, or start with the free Charity Health Check.