Intro to Association Finances

This webinar will provide a practical introduction to association finances for board members. It will explore the financial information boards need to understand, their responsibilities and how they can help ensure the financial sustainability of their association.

Topics will include:

• The board’s financial responsibilities

• Understanding financial statements and reports

• Budgets and financial planning

• Cash flow and financial reserves

Speakers

John Peacock AM, Director, United Kingdom & Australia, Governology

John Peacock is a highly experienced international advisor to associations and charities and is a thought leader for the associations sector. Since 2000, John has trained and consulted to hundreds of associations and charities, large and small, on strategic planning, governance, board effectiveness, operations, restructuring, financial issues and external reviews. His particular areas of specialisation are governance, mergers of associations and developing association plans that can be translated into actions, budgets and job descriptions. John has presented to associations in 13 nations. His work with associations was recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List with his appointment as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for significant service to the associations and not-for-profit sectors.