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Are you involved with an incorporated society? If so, it needs to be registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, if it hasn’t already.
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The Act came into force on 5 October 2023 and societies registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 will need to reregister under the 2022 Act to retain their incorporated status. Societies have until 5 April 2026 to apply.
Until then, they will continue to operate under the 1908 Act. A summary of key changes arising from the 2022 Act and how they may impact your society is available here. Note that all records filed in accordance with either Act are publicly available on the Incorporated Societies Register.
The 2022 Act introduces new financial reporting requirements for incorporated societies.
Preparing financial statements is a key way that societies report back to members, creating trust and keeping them up to date with what is happening with their society and its finances. Under the 1908 Act, societies were required to prepare financial statements, however there were few requirements around the form and content of those statements.
The 2022 Act determines who has to prepare financial statements and which accounting standards apply. The Act requires:
A small society is defined using the following criteria in section 103 of the 2022 Act:
A small society may choose to follow the XRB accounting standards or the minimum requirements prescribed by the 2022 Act. The financial statements prepared for you by your professional accounting provider (such as Baker Tilly Staples Rodway) are likely to meet the minimum requirements of the 2022 Act.
Under the 1908 Act, societies that are not registered charities are not required to have their financial statements audited. Under the 2022 Act, all societies that have total operating expenditure of more than $3 million in each of the two preceding years will have to have their financial statements audited.
Review the summary of key changes so you are clear on how the 2022 Act is likely to impact your society.
Baker Tilly Staples Rodway can assist you and advise whether your financial statements will need to be updated to meet the requirements under the 2022 Act. If changes are required, we can clarify what these changes are and work with you to ensure you are able to comply.
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