Many volunteer board members step into governance roles because they care about their community — not because they’ve had formal training in governance, compliance, or financial oversight.
This 12-session series is designed to support volunteer board members to feel more confident, capable, and clear in their role.
Building Governance Confidence is a practical, discussion-based programme that strengthens governance capability while reducing risk for both individuals and organisations.
Session 3: Reading Financials Without Fear
This session is designed to help board and committee members feel more confident around financial information — without needing to be a finance expert. We’ll break down the basics of financial statements in a practical, accessible way, so participants can better understand what they’re looking at and why it matters.
We’ll explore what board members should be paying attention to, some common financial issues or warning signs, and how to ask useful, informed questions that support good decision-making. The focus is on building confidence, not turning you into an accountant.
We’ll also cover the board’s role in financial oversight, including its responsibility to monitor the organisation’s financial health, ensure accountability, and make sound decisions based on the information provided. A great session for anyone who has ever looked at a set of accounts and thought, “I have no idea what I’m meant to be seeing.”
Location: TBC
Cost: $15 (discount available for more than 3 sessions)
Facilitated by: Local accountant (to be determined)
Open until Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 5:00pm