Forsyths
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Not for Profit and Charities Assurance.
Local insights, strong governance and greater community impact
Not-for-profit organisations play a vital role in strengthening our communities. Yet many face increasing demand for services, funding pressures, workforce challenges and growing governance obligations, often while operating with limited resources.
As a regional firm, we understand these pressures because we live and work in the communities our clients serve. We see firsthand the impact community organisations have on individuals, families and the regions they support.
Supporting your mission
Good governance should enable your organisation's mission, not compete with it.
Our internal audit and advisory services help boards and management gain confidence that risks are being managed, resources are being used effectively, and governance arrangements are supporting long-term sustainability.
Most importantly, we focus on practical, achievable recommendations that reflect your organisation's size, resources and priorities. We
recognise that not-for-profits operate in the real world, where time, funding and people are often stretched. That's why our approach is
designed to add value without creating unnecessary complexity or administrative burden.
Focused health checks
Our health checks are short, targeted diagnostic reviews designed to provide practical insights and identify opportunities for improvement without the cost and commitment of a full internal audit.
Governance SnapshotA high-level review of governance arrangements, board oversight and key policies. |
Cyber Health CheckA practical assessment of cyber security fundamentals and key vulnerabilities. |
Fraud Health CheckA practical assessment of fraud risks and whether key safeguards are operating effectively. |
Internal Controls Check-UpA high-level review of key processes and controls designed to identify improvement opportunities |
Risk Mangement SnapshotA review of how risks are identified, assessed, monitored and reported. |
Grant Compliance ReviewA targeted review of funding obligations, reporting requirements and acquittal processes. |
Financial Health CheckA review of financial sustainability, budgeting, reporting and financial governance arrangements. |
Workforce Governance ReviewAn assessment of workforce governance, key person dependencies, delegations and oversight arrangements. |
Deeper assurance and advisory services
We provide targeted reviews and practical advisory services across key operational, financial and governance areas, including:
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Payroll and Workforce Controls
Payroll compliance, workforce governance, employee entitlements and key person risks. -
Procurement and Contract Management
Purchasing practices, supplier management, contract oversight and value-for-money outcomes. -
Grant Funding and Compliance
Identifying funding opportunities, managing funding obligations and supporting grant acquittal requirements. -
Financial Controls and Governance
Financial processes, delegations, reporting, reconciliations and accountability frameworks. -
Cyber Security and IT Controls
Cyber resilience, information security, system controls and data protection. -
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Governance, compliance, incident management and safety culture reviews. -
Volunteer Management
Recruitment, screening, onboarding, training, supervision and volunteer governance arrangements. -
Risk Management Support
Risk identification workshops, risk register development, policy and framework design, and board reporting solutions. -
Annual Internal Audit Programs
Ongoing assurance tailored to your organisation's key risks and priorities.
We understand that behind every policy, process and control is a community depending on it to work.
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