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In addition to looking at concerns about individual charities, the ACNC also looks at trends to identify broader areas of concern to focus on.

Generally speaking, all charities must submit their Annual Information Statement within six months from the end of their reporting period. This page explains the consequences of charities not submitting their Annual Information Statement on time.

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Financial statements that make up charities' annual financial reporting must be prepared as per the ACNC Act and the ACNC Regulations and in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB).

This Commissioner’s Policy Statement gives guidance on entitlement to registration under Division 25 of the ACNC Act. It provides information about, when a charity is entitled to registration, and the process of registration.

Download the applicable spreadsheet from those listed below in order to complete the Ancillary Fund sections of the Annual Information Statement.

Guidance on how the ACNC will make decisions in order to ensure high quality decision-making and promote consistency in decisions.

The ACNC is the independent, national charity regulator in Australia. We have information and advice to help you find registered charities, and make an informed decision about which charities to support.

This Commissioner’s Policy Statement sets out the principles the Commissioner will consider when exercising the transitional discretion to accept reports given by a charity to another Australian government agency under an Australian law in place of the Annual Information Statements and/or annual financial reports required under the ACNC Act.