Why January is the best time for an NFP Financial Health Check

For many not-for-profit organisations, January brings a rare window of calm. The rush of year-end activities has passed, funding cycles are stabilising, and many teams are easing back into the rhythm of the new year. This makes January the perfect time for an NFP Financial Health Check.  A strategic review that strengthens your organisation’s finances, governance, […]

Christmas Parties, Gifts and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) – What Australian Businesses Need to Know This Festive Season

As the festive season approaches, many Australian businesses and not-for-profit organisations are planning Christmas parties and employee gifts. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a successful year and reward your team but it’s equally important to understand the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications that can come with these festive gestures. Before you pop the champagne […]

Payday Superannuation Becomes Law: What Not-for-Profits Need to Know Before July 2026

Payday superannuation reform

The federal government has officially passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Bill 2025, marking one of the biggest superannuation reforms in recent years. From 1 July 2026, all Australian employers, including not-for-profit organisations, must pay superannuation at the same time as wages, instead of quarterly. For not-for-profits already balancing tight budgets, grant cycles, and […]

Not-for-Profits, Committee Members and Payroll: Why Clear Boundaries Matter

Not for Profit Committee Members - why boundaries matter

Running a not-for-profit (NFP) often means wearing many hats. Committee members volunteer their time and skills to keep things running smoothly and sometimes that includes helping with administration or finances. But when committee or board members are directly involved in processing payroll or payments, it can create governance, compliance, and transparency risks. Even with the […]

How AI and Xero Are Transforming Accounting.

The accounting world is changing rapidly, and for not-for-profit organisations, these changes bring exciting opportunities. With tools like Xero leading the way, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking much of the heavy lifting out of bookkeeping and compliance, helping community groups, charities, and not-for-profits focus more on their mission, and less on paperwork. Smarter, Faster Bookkeeping […]

Speaking OWNA: Why childcare Centres Choose Hopscotch Accounting. 

Through our experience empowering many of our clients with a trusted financial partnership, our team at Hopscotch Accounting has skilled up with the early childhood centre management app OWNA. This understanding of a sector specific app, is quite unique to the Hopscotch team.  If you manage a kindergarten, childcare centre, daycare centre or OSHC service, […]

Empowering Kindergartens Through Trusted Financial Partnership

How Hopscotch Accounting Transformed the Financial Systems at Engadine Preschool Kindergarten At Hopscotch Accounting, we’re passionate about supporting not-for-profit organisations, especially early childhood education providers, by simplifying the complex world of finance. One of our standout partnerships in this space is with Engadine Preschool Kindergarten, a community-run preschool that approached us in August 2024 to […]

Top 5 Common EOFY Mistakes Non-Profits Make—And How to Avoid Them

As the End of Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, non-profit organisations across Australia are busy finalising their books, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). But without expert EOFY accounting support, this period can be overwhelming—and mistakes can be costly. We have identified the […]