Accounting for not-for-profits

Not-for-profit accountants in Sydney

Specialist accounting, tax and compliance for charities, associations and clubs.

Ace Biz provides specialist accounting for not-for-profits, charities and associations across Australia — ACNC and ATO compliance, the annual NFP self-review return, DGR applications and grant acquittals. We handle the reporting and keep your tax concessions and endorsements safe. It's for boards and treasurers who need their numbers and obligations handled properly.

Overview

Compliance and clarity for purpose-driven organisations

Not-for-profits face a compliance landscape all of their own — the ACNC, the ATO's NFP concessions, DGR endorsement and grant acquittals, often all at once. We help you meet every obligation while keeping more of your funding working toward your mission.

From small community associations to registered charities, we handle the reporting, the returns and the compliance so your board and volunteers can focus on impact. Concessions and obligations depend on your organisation's type and circumstances — we'll confirm exactly what applies to you.

What you get

ACNC & ATO obligations handled end-to-end.
Every concession you're entitled to — income tax, GST and FBT.
Clear, reliable reporting your board and funders can trust.

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Year-round support

Not-for-profit accounting and bookkeeping

Our not-for-profit accountants support charities, associations and clubs across the whole year — not just at year end.

NFP bookkeeping

Books kept by fund, program and grant, so every dollar can be reported against where it came from.

BAS for nonprofits

GST and BAS prepared and lodged with the not-for-profit GST concessions applied correctly.

EOFY for NFPs

Year-end accounts, the ACNC Annual Information Statement and the NFP self-review return where it applies.

What's included

Our core services

ACNC Registration & Reporting

Charity registration
Annual Information Statement (AIS)
Governance standards support

NFP Tax Concessions

Income tax exemption & NFP self-review return
GST concessions
FBT exemptions & rebates

DGR Endorsement

Eligibility assessment
Application & endorsement
Ongoing DGR compliance

Financial Reporting

Special & general purpose statements
ACNC / ASIC reporting tiers
Board & committee reporting

Grants & Funding

Grant acquittals
Budgeting & forecasting
Funder & board reporting

Bookkeeping & Payroll

Fund & program tracking
Single Touch Payroll & super
Volunteer & staff payments

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Does my not-for-profit need to register with the ACNC?

Charities must register with the ACNC to access charity tax concessions and DGR status. Non-charitable NFPs don't register with the ACNC but have their own ATO obligations. We'll confirm which applies to you.

Is my not-for-profit exempt from income tax?

Many are, but it depends on the type of organisation. Since 2023–24, non-charitable NFPs with an active ABN must lodge an annual NFP self-review return with the ATO to confirm their exemption — we prepare and lodge this for you.

What is DGR endorsement and do we qualify?

Deductible Gift Recipient status lets donors claim a tax deduction for gifts to your organisation. Eligibility depends on your purpose and category — we assess it and manage the application.

What are our ongoing reporting obligations?

Registered charities lodge an Annual Information Statement with the ACNC and report according to their size tier; incorporated associations also report to their state regulator. We keep you compliant across all of them.

Do you provide bookkeeping for not-for-profit organisations?

Yes. We keep your books by fund and program, run payroll and super, and prepare and lodge your BAS, so your year-end accounts and ACNC reporting are straightforward.