A new Hub, re-designed guidance material and an enhanced online form are among the key improvements to the 2017 Annual Information Statement, recently launched to the public by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
The launch of the 2017 Annual Information Statement is significantly earlier than that of the 2016 version of the online form, with the improvements coming after extensive feedback from charities and those that work with the sector.
The development of the 2017 Annual Information Statement Hub (www.acnc.gov.au/2017AIS) creates a one-stop shop for charities wishing to complete their reporting.
It contains a comprehensive range of support and guidance materials and aims to make it easier for charities to fulfil their reporting requirements and provide accurate, high-quality and timely information through their Annual Information Statement.
Improvements to guidance materials include:
Key improvements to the Annual Information Statement include:
ACNC Commissioner Susan Pascoe said, “Completing and submitting an Annual Information Statement is a major part of registered charities’ ongoing obligation to report annually.’
“In addition, the information gathered through the Annual Information Statement process helps us cut red tape and helps contribute to a greater understanding of the sector,” she said.
“We are pleased that we’ve been able to act on feedback from the sector, and from those who work with charities, to improve the 2017 process. We hope that all charities completing their Annual Information Statement find it quicker and easier to do so, and are able to easily find support resources.
“We see the Hub as a landing place for those charities completing their 2017 Annual Information Statement – a place where they can easily access the information and guidance they need.”
The first charities able to complete their 2017 Annual Information Statements are those that report on a standard financial year – 1 July to 30 June.