General
Group Financial Management & Internal Control
Presentation from 2025
Preparing for EOFY & Annual Financial Returns
Copy of the presentation from the online forum held on the 9 March 2026
Bank Accounts for Formations
How many bank accounts should a Group have? Formations should only have ONE bank account covering the Group Support Committee, Joey Scout Unit, Cub Scout Unit and Scout Unit. Additional bank accounts may be operated by the Venturer Unit and Rover ...
Finance Report Checklist
Use this checklist at the end of the financial year prior to audit or more regularly to keep on top of any potential issues.
Annual Financial Return - 2026
Documents for 2026 Annual Financial Return
Opening a Formation Bank Account
Please refer to QBSI 6.3 for the requirements regarding bank accounts. Scouts Queensland currently have their operating bank account with Westpac Banking Corporation. There are advantages for Formations holding bank accounts with Westpac, as this ...
Group Fees
Each year Scout Groups should prepare an annual budget to determine the fees to be charged to members to cover operational costs. The fees charged to members should cover all known and planned operational costs for the year. Fundraising should not be ...
How to account for Formation Grants
Formations are encouraged to apply for Grants The requirements and process to apply for grants is explained at QBSI 6.5. The State Office manages the Grant Process as we operate under the one Australian Business Number (ABN). Contact ...