Accounting and Finance Department, The University of Western Australia

06/08/2021

The IFR4NPO are ready to release their Hot Topic 2.3 of the series on Non-exchange revenue

This series is in complement to the IFR4NPO Consultation paper which was launched on the 28th January 2021. This paper examines 14 accounting and reporting issues specific to the nonprofit sector. As such, the IFR4NPO is engaging stakeholders to further understand the issues that are important to the sector.

To share get involved just join the IFR4NPO on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/3fy7YOy

Looking forward to your joining the discussion to better our sector.

- Watch the explanatory videos

- Read the appropriate section of the Consultation Paper

- Share your thoughts in the LinkedIn thread

Looking forward to Hot Topic-ing with you.

HOT TOPIC: Non-exchange revenue. Accounting treatment for grants with stipulations (restrictions / conditions / performance requirements) vary! Income...

27/07/2021

The IFR4NPO are ready to release their second Hot Topic of the series on the NPO Stakeholders and their informational needs.

This series is in complement to the IFR4NPO Consultation paper which was launched on the 28th January 2021. This paper examines 14 accounting and reporting issues specific to the nonprofit sector. As such, the IFR4NPO is engaging stakeholders to further understand the issues that are important to the sector.

To share get involved just join the IFR4NPO on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/3BsAytO

Looking forward to your joining the discussion to better our sector.
- Watch the explanatory videos
- Read the appropriate section of the Consultation Paper
- Share your thoughts in the LinkedIn thread

Looking forward to Hot Topic-ing with you.

20/07/2021

NPO web-based accountability: How can we know if NPOs are doing good things?

The Australian Nonprofit Accounting Standards Research Program, supported by the Institute of Community Directors, is pleased to present this seminar as part of our Nonprofit Accounting Standards Seminar Series.

The seminar’s discussions will be led by Dr Vien Chu, lecturer in accounting at the Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle. Prior to joining academia, Vien acquired eight years of private sector accounting experience.

Event Details:
· Date: Friday 30th July 2021
· Time: 2pm – 3pm AEST (12nn – 1pm AWST; 1.30pm – 2.30pm ACST)
· Location: Zoom
· Registration: please register - https://bit.ly/3irEVg7
· Cost: Free

Web-based disclosure and dialogue has become increasingly important for enhancing the accountability of not-for-profit organisations (NPOs). This presentation will examine the results of a research program focused on the web-based disclosures of 165 NPOs.

Findings highlight NPOs’ web-based accountability assessing operational disclosure, promoting NPOs’ activities and mission. In terms of findings, financial and social performance disclosure were lacking, despite financial performance being publicly available on the government regulator’s website.

While NPOs have increased channels facilitating dialogue, meaningful discussions on NPOs’ performance are still missing. The study suggests that regulatory requirements play an important role in strengthening

We hope you can join us for this event.

In this session, Dr Vien Chu from the University of Newcastle will be discussing web-based disclosures made by nonprofit organisations

06/07/2021

Accountability and the Rule of Law Workshop

The Accountability Round Table (ART) and Deakin University will be hosting a thought-provoking workshop set to examine accountability and Rule of Law.

Government Accountability and the Rule of Law are two fundamental features of liberal democracy. ART aims to strengthen Australia’s liberal democracy by promoting the rule of law and its effectiveness through accountability for government decisions and actions. This event will explore the real meaning of “Rule of Law”.

Host: Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin

Speakers: Shadow Minister for Government Accountability, Senator the Hon Kristina Keneally and Liberal Party representative (to be confirmed).

When: 6.15pm (AEST) Wednesday 21st July 2021


Where: This is a hybrid event.


Face-to-face: Deakin University Corporate Centre, Deakin Downtown, Room L12, Tower Two, 727 Collins Street, Docklands Vic. OR


Remote: via Zoom (link sent on registration).


Book: https://www.accountabilityrt.org/accountability-and-the-rule-of-law-a-workshop-21-july/

Your views will be a vital contribution to an important publication to be collated by ART – Accountability & the Rule of Law, the draft of which will be circulated before the Workshop.

The draft is already in preparation and will be discussed at the Workshop by guest speakers and the Workshop participants (both as face to face and online contributors).


The document, Accountability & the Rule of Law will be completed with this input and published.

Hope to see you there and please forward this invitation to any who may be interested.

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06/04/2021

Upcoming Webinar Event

Register for the Event Here: https://bit.ly/3wEiqer

The Balance Sheet Tool can be downloaded here: https://www.research.uwa.edu.au/not-for-profits-uwa -finances

03/02/2021

Meet Warrick, the School’s Director of External Engagement and Associate Professor of Accounting!

28/01/2021

Meet David, One of our outstanding Professors!

21/01/2021

Meet Nikki, one of our amazing lecturers in Accounting!

08/01/2021

Meet Frank, one of our Senior Lecturers in Finance!!

09/12/2020

We all know it is been a tough year which makes everything difficult. We are proud of the excellent accounting and finance department of the University of Western Australia and our achievements this year! Enjoy your break and looking forward to seeing new achievements next year!

(Pic from Christmas Party at 4th December 2020)