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Would you like an easier way to run your swim club?

March 6, 2018 By Ben Ramsden

We’re all finding that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find enough parents to volunteer to run swim clubs. I’m exploring options for bringing affordable paid support into club admin. I’m seeking your input please. My outline idea is to hire an offshore admin manager / virtual assistant, and share the cost across a number of […]

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Area Treasurer routines

June 16, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

Annual Routine January – March Speedo Sprint heats (SMNE) and Final (SNSW). Similar to other meets except clothing is sold (requires additional float, financial reconciliation, and reporting back to SNSW) and levy to be paid to SNSW Close outstanding matters before end of financial year on 31st March e.g. unpresented cheques, SNSW development support income […]

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How to use SMNE accounting software

June 16, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

SMNE uses Saasu cloud based accounting software. It is not cheap, but has the advantage of: automated bank feeds to reduce time and errors when entering transacti0ns always backed up always available to other nominated committee members quick and easy to produce reports Accounts Income Carnival income – gate, program, raffle Carnival income – merchandise […]

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Example audit letters

May 24, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

Example 1 XX Swim Club INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT Year ended [date] I have audited the 20XX Financial Report for the [XX] Swim Club which comprises of the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement and the financial records maintained by the Club. The Treasurer of the Club is responsible for the preparation and presentation of […]

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Completing the annual audit

May 16, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

Confirm deadlines: The AGM is usually 2-3 months after the end of the financial year, and it’s paper circulation deadline may be several weeks beforehand. The audited financial statements will need to be produced by then. Confirm auditor: ideally the auditor will have already been appointed at the previous year’s AGM. If not you will […]

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