Our commitment to clients and our community

It has been a challenging start to the year for our community with bushfires, floods and now the COVID-19 pandemic impacting many Australians, both directly and indirectly. We are here to support our clients with the same level of professional service and expertise. As we work through changing circumstances, we will continue with our standard […]

ACNC Commissioner article highlights the value of good record keeping

A recent opinion piece in The Australian from ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns focused on the issue of charity service delivery, donations to bushfire victims and the distribution of funds. While Dr Johns acknowledged the complexities involved with ensuring that support reached those in need, his comments on the 2019 ACNC investigation of two small […]

Planning + action = Positive transformation for your NFP

At Hopscotch Accounting we recently published our first ebook, titled Transform your not-for-profit – a 12-step guide to growth and success. The aim of the book was to share ideas that we have applied when working with NFP clients of all shapes and sizes. The book is designed to address some key success markers that […]

How your NFP can improve efficiency and instil public confidence

Not for Profit Committee Members - why boundaries matter

One repercussion of the expansive public response to the ongoing bushfire crisis in Australia is that media scrutiny of charity organisations and their spending of donated money has intensified. Massive generosity from everyday people, in Australia and abroad, has funded a much-welcomed support system for local residents and the animals that barely survived the fires.  […]

A year of growth, engagement and positive outcomes

It has been a big year for Hopscotch Accounting, as we expanded our qualified team, welcomed new clients, launched updated branding and a new website, set up a CBD branch office, received accolades and met many great people at NFP conferences around Australia. The exciting growth and maturation of the company were recognised by our […]

What you need to know about NFP salary sacrificing

Salary sacrificing is a useful tool for NFPs who want to recruit high-calibre employees, but how does it work in practice and what are some of the tax implications for employers? Salary sacrificing, also known as salary packaging, has particular advantages in the NFP sector. Both employees and employers can potentially benefit to the tune […]

New tool to measure the social impact of NFP activities

Without the end goal of profit, how does an NFP measure its success? As well as its financial performance, other factors such as social impact and political reach can be equal or greater priorities. Measurements are vital for the NFP organisation’s good governance responsibilities future survival strategy ability to attract and reassure the cause’s donors, […]

Accounting for your volunteers

NFPs with a strong volunteer base are in the happy position of accepting enthusiastic and freely given support to achieve their organisation’s goals. But free doesn’t mean without associated obligations. Accountants specialising in NFP matters can help your organisation clarify its reporting responsibilities when receiving volunteer services. Volunteers make a huge contribution to the nation. […]