Free accounting help for not-for-profits
Treasurer, board member or volunteer with a money question? Book a free session with senior University of Otago accountancy students, supervised by Chartered Accountants.
In person in Ōtepoti Dunedin · By Zoom anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand · Always free
Book a session
Get answers to your accounting questions – big or small. Book online, call 0800 113 160 or email us.
Free workshops
Watch recordings on being a treasurer, grant funding, Tier 4 reporting, the Incorporated Societies Act and more.
Resources
Guides, links and our Treasurer Talk podcast to help you keep good records and report with confidence.
How it works
1 Book a time
Pick a free slot online, or call 0800 113 160 or email kiaora@dca.org.nz.
2 Meet the team
Meet senior University of Otago accountancy students, with a Chartered Accountant in the session – at Dunedin Community House or by Zoom from anywhere in New Zealand.
3 Get clear answers
The students work through your questions with you, while the Chartered Accountant guides them and checks the advice is right.
What we can help with
- Setting a budget and keeping good records
- Annual accounts and performance reports (Tier 3 and Tier 4)
- Reporting to your board or committee
- Grant budgets and funder reporting
- Whether you need an audit or a review
- Charities and Incorporated Societies Act obligations
Who we are
Dunedin Community Accounting (DCA) is a registered charity (CC59524) working with the University of Otago School of Business. Our volunteers are senior accountancy students, supervised by local Chartered Accountants, who are keen to help with not-for-profit accounting questions. Read our FAQ.