Not all churches are required to have an audit. Requirements can vary depending on the size of the organisation, its legal structure, denominational requirements, ACNC reporting obligations, funding arrangements, and governing documents. We can help determine whether your organisation requires an audit, review, or other assurance services and ensure you remain compliant.

Many churches and religious organisations may be eligible for a range of tax concessions, including income tax exemptions, GST concessions and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemptions or rebates, depending on their structure and activities. Our tax specialists can help you understand and maximise the concessions available to your organisation while maintaining compliance.

Where appropriate churches are required to be registered for GST. However there are many complexities to be considered. GST can be complex, particularly when dealing with donations, fundraising activities, facility hire, religious services, and mission-related activities. We provide practical guidance on GST exemptions, obligations, registrations and compliance to help churches manage risk and avoid costly errors.

Yes. We provide specialist advice on remuneration packaging for ministers of religion, ministry staff, administration personnel and employees of associated charitable entities. We can help design remuneration arrangements that are both effective and compliant with current legislation.

Some of the most common challenges include cash handling risks, weak internal controls, governance issues, fraud prevention, cash flow pressures, financial reporting requirements and compliance with taxation obligations. We help churches establish robust financial systems and controls that support good stewardship and accountability.

Absolutely. Strong governance is essential regardless of an organisation's size. We assist churches with governance frameworks, financial policies, internal control reviews, risk management and board reporting to help leaders make informed decisions and protect church resources.

We work with a variety of cloud-based and desktop accounting platforms used by churches and not-for-profit organisations. We can provide advice on selecting, implementing and optimising accounting systems to improve financial visibility and reporting.

Yes. We regularly work alongside church treasurers and finance committees to provide practical advice on reporting, compliance, budgeting, governance and taxation. We also offer resources designed specifically for church finance leaders.

We have developed specialist resources including a Church Finance Handbook, a GST Guide for Church Treasurers and other practical tools designed to help churches navigate increasingly complex financial and compliance responsibilities.