Charity Audits in Melbourne and Victoria
Melbourne is home to thousands of registered charities serving diverse communities across Victoria. From large health and education institutions to small community organisations, Victorian charities must meet ACNC reporting requirements including annual audits for medium and large charities.
Through AuditLink, Melbourne charities can connect with auditors who understand the Victorian not-for-profit sector and can deliver compliant, affordable audits.
Melbourne's Charity Sector
Victoria has a vibrant charitable sector with distinctive characteristics:
- Strong concentration of arts, culture, and community organisations
- Significant education and health charities affiliated with universities and hospitals
- Active volunteer and community service sector
- Growing social enterprise and impact-focused organisations
- Multiple state and federal funding streams requiring acquittal
ACNC Audit Requirements for Victorian Charities
Melbourne charities follow national ACNC requirements:
- Small charities (under $500,000 revenue): Annual Information Statement only
- Medium charities ($500,000-$3 million): Financial report required, review or audit based on constitution
- Large charities (over $3 million): Full audit by registered auditor required
Many Victorian charities also have additional audit requirements due to state government funding, Philanthropy Australia membership, or their own constitution requirements.
Charity Audit Costs in Melbourne
Melbourne charity audit fees vary based on organisation size and complexity:
- Small to medium charities: $1,500 - $4,000
- Medium charities with grants: $3,000 - $6,000
- Large charities with complex programs: $6,000 - $15,000+
Factors affecting cost include number of funding sources requiring acquittal, number of programs and cost centres, and quality of internal financial management.
Victorian State Government Requirements
Many Melbourne charities receiving Victorian state government funding must meet additional requirements including:
- Financial accountability framework compliance
- Specific grant acquittal audits
- Victorian registration requirements for certain charity types
- Consumer Affairs Victoria reporting for incorporated associations
Preparing for Your Melbourne Charity Audit
To ensure a smooth audit and competitive quotes:
- Maintain clear separation between restricted and unrestricted funds
- Document all grant acquittal requirements and reporting dates
- Ensure board minutes reflect financial approvals
- Keep complete records of DGR-eligible donations
- Reconcile all accounts before the audit commences
Get Your Melbourne Charity Audit Quotes
Post your ACNC charity audit job on AuditLink for just $39 inc GST. Receive 3-6 fixed-price quotes from auditors experienced with Victorian charities within 24-48 hours.