Overseeing the finances is probably one of the most important tasks you have as a board member. Financial literacy will put your organisation in the best position to promote and fulfil your organisation’s mission. If you don’t understand how the finances work, you’ll be at risk of getting caught up if anything goes wrong.

How well do you understand the financial performance and position of your organisation?

Join ICDA for this training course which will cover:

• Why you need to understand your organisation’s finances
• Financial roles and responsibilities
• Legal duties of board directors
• Key elements of a board financial report
• Profit and Loss Statements
• Budgets
• Balance Sheets
• Cash flow statements
• Reg flags to look out for
• Oversight and monitoring

Key details:

Date: Wednesday, 27 May, 2026

This session is not recorded.

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra: 1pm to 4pm
Adelaide, Darwin: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Perth: 11am to 2pm

Location: Online (Our online interactive sessions are not recorded. Participants must be available at the live broadcast time.

Price:

Institute of Community Directors Australia members: $185 (inc GST)

Non-member price: $249 (inc GST)

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