Overview
This course provides club directors with a practical understanding of financial management in the not-for-profit club environment. Participants learn how to interpret key financial reports, monitor organisational performance, assess financial risks, and make informed decisions that support strategic objectives and financial sustainability. The course focuses on understanding balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow reporting, budgets, key industry ratios, and reporting obligations, enabling directors to confidently oversee the financial health of their club.
This course is for
- Newly elected club directors
- Existing directors seeking to strengthen governance knowledge and board effectiveness
Requirement
This course is required under the Registered Clubs Regulation 2025. The course provides directors with a practical understanding of financial management in the not-for-profit club environment. Participants learn how to interpret key financial reports, monitor organisational performance, assess financial risks, and make informed decisions that support strategic objectives and financial sustainability. The course also focuses on understanding balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow reporting, budgets, key industry ratios, and reporting obligations, enabling directors to confidently oversee the financial health of their club.
Timeframes and exemptions
- Directors must complete the course within 12 months of appointment to the role
- A minimum of two directors is required for small clubs with gaming revenue of less than $1 million
Delivery method
- In-Person Classroom
- Self-Paced Online
- Virtual Classroom
About ClubEducation Courses
ClubEducation offers a comprehensive range of industry-specific training and professional development, built specifically for the club sector. With flexible delivery — face-to-face, virtual and self-paced — and courses for every level, from directors to frontline staff, it’s practical support included as part of your ClubsNSW membership.
