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Finance Policy and Procedures Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Finance Authorisation Policy 5
Purpose of the Policy 5
Procedures 5
Bank Account Policy 7
Purpose of the Policy 7
Procedures 7
Opening Bank Accounts 7
Bank Account Authorisations 7
Variations to Bank Account Terms and Conditions 7
Closing Bank Accounts 8
Bank Account Transactions 8
Petty Cash Policy 9
Purpose of the Policy 9
Procedures 9
Issuing Petty Cash 9
Reconciling Petty Cash 9
Use of Business Credit Card Policy 11
Purpose of the Policy 11

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Procedures 11
New Supplier Policy 12
Purpose of the Policy 12
Procedures 12
Choosing a New Supplier 12
Supplier Selection Background Information 12
Supplier Selection Review Checklist 12
Appointment of Supplier 13
Supplier Payment Terms 13
Additional Policies for Suppliers 13
Purchasing Policy 14
Purpose of the Policy 14
Procedures 14
Request for Purchase 14
Equipment Asset Purchases 15
Service Agreements 15
Receipt of Purchases 15
Additional Policies for Purchasing 15
Stock Control Policy 16
Purpose of the Policy 16
Procedures 16
Purchase of Stock 16
Receiving Stock 17
Managing Stock 17
Additional Policies for Stock Control Policy 18
New Customer Policy 19

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Purpose of the Policy 19
Procedures 19
Choosing a New Customer 19
Customer Background Information 19
Customer Review checklist 19
Appointment of Customer 19
Customer Credit Terms 20
Additional Policies for Customers 20
Customer Credit Limit Policy 21
Purpose of the policy 21
Procedures 21
Review outstanding orders and sale history 21
Credit limit is breached due to outstanding payments 21
Review payment terms for the customer 22
Customer Debt Collection Policy 23
Purpose of the Policy 23
Procedures 23
Budget Audit and Compliance Policy 25
Purpose of the Policy 25
Procedures 25
MODIFICATION HISTORY 27

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Introduction
The Apex Learning Institute Financial Policy and Procedure Manual provides the policies
and procedures for finance transactions within the business which must be followed by all
staff. It also provides guidelines Apex Learning Institute will use to administer these
policies, with the correct procedure to follow.
Apex Learning Institute will keep all financial policies current and relevant. From time to
time it will be necessary to modify and amend some sections of the policies and
procedures, or to add new procedures.
Any suggestions, recommendations or feedback on the policies and procedures in this
manual are welcome.
These policies and procedures apply to all employees.

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Finance Authorisation Policy
Policy Number: 001
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
All finance transactions as noted in this policy are to be authorised by the noted
authorised person prior to the transaction being undertaken.
This policy is to be read in conjunction with other specific finance policies where relevant.
Procedures
Prior to any of the following finance transactions being undertaken, the authorising person
noted must authorise the transaction.
Where additional policy is noted, this policy must also be adhered to when undertaking
the finance transaction.

Finance Transaction Authorised Person Additional Policy
Bank Accounts Finance Manager insert policy name, or
number here
Issuing Petty Cash Finance Manager insert policy name, or
number here
Business Credit Card Finance Manager insert policy name, or
number here
Authorising New
Customers
Operations Manager insert policy name, or
number here
Authorising New
Suppliers
Operations Manager insert policy name, or
number here
Purchasing Stock Operations Manager insert policy name, or
number here
Purchasing Assets/ Finance Manager insert policy name, or
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Equipment number here
Debt Collection Finance Manager insert policy name, or
number here
Payment of Invoices Finance Manager insert policy name, or
number here
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Bank Account Policy
Policy Number: 002
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
This policy sets out the requirements for use of bank accounts, including opening, closing
authorisation, variations to terms and conditions, reconciliation of bank accounts and
bank account transactions.
Procedures
Opening Bank Accounts
Any new bank accounts to be opened for the business must have the authorisation of
Finance Manager
For each new bank account opened, the financial system must be updated, and the bank
account registered by Finance Manager
Bank Account Authorisations
For monies withdrawn from any bank account, whether by cheque, EFT or other online
payment method, there must be two persons authorising for each payment.
The authorised persons for bank account payments are:
Finance Manager
Operations Manager
Each payment made must be supported by invoice, receipt or other appropriate
documentation and the authorisations must be attached to this documentation prior to
payment.
Variations to Bank Account Terms and Conditions
Any variations to banking arrangements can be made or varied by Finance Manager
Finance Manager is responsible for updating the financial system and/or bank account
register with the new information.

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Closing Bank Accounts
Where it is decided that a bank account is no longer necessary, Finance Manager will
authorise the closure of the bank account.
The Finance Manager will then be required to complete the following:
● ensure all transactions with respect to the account (including cheques drawn)
have been completed;
● lodge with the bank a letter, signed by insert number of persons to authorise,
recommended two authorised signatories advising of the closure of the account;
● meet the bank’s requirements with respect to account closure; and
● update the financial system and bank account register.
Bank Account Transactions
All deposits received must be banked within two days.
Unallocated direct deposits of more than one month will be investigated fully to determine
source of deposit. Where the source cannot be identified, the deposit will be allocated to
a suspense account to keep these funds separate and identifiable.
Cheques outstanding for more than twelve months in line with bank’s policy will be
reallocated back to the business through the financial system.
Where a payment stop on a cheque is required, this will be authorised by Finance
Manager.
Finance Manager will be responsible for carrying out the following duties in regard to
payment stop on a cheque:
● ensuring the cheque has not already been presented at the bank;
● getting authorisation to action the stop payment using appropriate forms from the
bank;
● ensuring the bank receives notification of the stop payment notice;
● receiving confirmation of action from the bank of the stop payment; and
● ensuring the details of the stop payment are kept in the stop payment folder.

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Petty Cash Policy
Policy Number: 003
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
Petty cash should be used to pay for small business expenses up to $100 where
payments through accounts payable or credit card are not justified or appropriate.
Procedures
Issuing Petty Cash
Petty cash vouchers must be completed before any cash is taken from the petty cash
float.
Only up to $100 can be disbursed at any one time.
All petty cash vouchers issued must be approved by Finance Manager.
Once the petty cash is spent, a receipt or invoice should be attached to the voucher and
returned to petty cash with any balance of monies unspent.
All completed vouchers must have the following details included:
● Issue date of voucher;
● Name of person issued the voucher;
● Amount of monies disbursed;
● Details of expense;
● Invoice or receipt; and
● Signature of approval person,
Reconciling Petty Cash
Petty cash float is to be reconciled at least monthly. This is the responsibility of Finance
Manager.

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All petty cash expenditure must be entered into the financial system once the petty cash
has been reconciled.
The balance of monies and vouchers must equal the petty cash float amount before
reimbursement can be made.
Reimbursement of petty cash will be authorised by Finance Manager.

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Use of Business Credit Card Policy
Policy Number: 004
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
This policy provides guidelines for the issue and use of business credit cards.
Procedures
An employee will only be issued a credit card once the Credit Card Authorisation Form
has been completed.
The business credit card can only be used for travel, authorised entertainment and
purchases of small value expenses or equipment up to the value of $500.
No cash advances are to be taken using the business credit card unless authorised by
Finance Manager.
Where a business credit card is lost or stolen, then the owner of this card is to notify
Finance Manager who is responsible for notifying the issuing agency and ensuring the
card is cancelled.
The use of the business credit card is not to be used for personal expenses.
All holders of business credit cards are required to reconcile the monthly credit card
statement to the expense form, attach all receipts for payments made on the credit card
and have the expense statement authorised by Finance Manager.
Upon completion and authorisation of the monthly expense statement, these documents
are to be forwarded to Finance Manager for payment of the credit card statement.
All business credit cards are to be returned to the business when the person is requested
to by Finance Manager or where they are no longer an employee of the business.

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New Supplier Policy
Policy Number: 005
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
All new suppliers to the business must be reviewed and accepted in accordance with this
policy to ensure that the supplier service is aligned with the business objectives.
Procedures
Choosing a New Supplier
A new supplier must provide our business with quality product, great service, competitive
pricing, and efficient delivery.
For each new supplier the following information table must be completed prior to agreeing
services
Supplier Selection Background Information
● Business Name of Supplier:
● Location of Supplier:
● Products/Services provided by supplier:
(Attach a list if necessary)
● Name of business owner/ sales representative:
● How many years has the supplier been trading?:
Supplier Selection Review Checklist
For each new supplier being considered the following checklist must be completed:
● Is the supplier pricing competitive? Attach list to this checklist:
● What are the payment terms for this supplier?
● What is the return policy for this supplier:
● Does the supplier provide warranties, guarantees etc.?:
● Are the suppliers representatives knowledgeable of the products/ services and
industry?:
● Is there an alternative to this supplier, has the alternative supplier been
considered?:
● What are the delivery services of the supplier?:
● Has a credit check been undertaken for the supplier (attach to this checklist) :

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● Has the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). been reviewed:
● Has the supplier been trade checked (attach this to this checklist):
insert additional information required to assist in the decision of appointing a new
supplier
Appointment of Supplier
The appointment of a new supplier will be authorised by Operations Manager.
All relevant details of the supplier will be entered into the financial system by Finance
Manager once approval is obtained from Operations Manager.
Operations Manager will review information entered into the financial system and
independently verify the bank account or other payment details of the supplier to ensure
payments made are to the correct supplier.
The purchasing department will be notified within one week of the new supplier being
approved
Supplier Payment Terms
All purchases from suppliers must be supported by a purchase order – refer to the
Purchasing and Stock control policy
Payment terms for all suppliers must be reviewed by Finance Manager every year.
Following this review each supplier must be approached to seek improved payment terms
by Finance Manager.
All supplier payment terms must be a minimum of 30 days from end-of-month.
Any variation to the above must be authorised by Finance Manager.
All supplier payments are to be reviewed once a quarter to ensure that payment terms are
adhered to. For payments made to any suppliers earlier or later than the agreed terms
Operations Manager will prepare a report that details the reasons why payment terms
have not been adhered to.
This report will be reviewed and authorised by Finance Manager.
Additional Policies for Suppliers
Purchasing Policy
Stock Control Policy

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Purchasing Policy
Policy Number: 006
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
This policy provides guidelines for the purchase of goods, services, equipment and assets
for the business.
This policy is applicable for all purchases over $100.
Where items to be purchased are less than $100, then the petty cash policy is to be used.
Procedures
Request for Purchase
All purchases for business items must be requested through a purchase order.
All items over the value of $100 must be supplied by authorised suppliers – refer to the
New Suppliers Policy where the supplier is not an existing supplier
For items over the value of insert amount here three quotations must be provided.
A request for purchase must address the following criteria:
● Purchasing that promotes environmental sustainability;
● Value for money; and
● Preference to Australian/locally produced.
All purchase orders must be authorised within the following guidelines:

Items Purchased Persons Authorised Second Authorisation
Courseware (Learning
guides, Assessment
materials, etc.)
Operations Manager Finance Manager
IT components
(Software, etc.)
Operations Manager Finance Manager
Equipment Operations Manager Finance Manager
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Assets Operations Manager Finance Manager

All authorised purchase orders are to be copied and one distributed to accounts payable
with estimated payment date and one to insert relevant job title here who will check
receipt of purchase against the purchase order when received.
Equipment Asset Purchases
All equipment and asset purchases must be entered in the financial system by insert
relevant job title here with the following details included:
● Date of purchase;
● Supplier; and
● Make, model, warranty/guarantee information.
Service Agreements
All agreements for the provision of services to the business in excess of $100 are to abide
by this policy.
Receipt of Purchases
All purchases received are to be checked against purchase order and noted as correctly
supplied.
Once correct receipt has been recorded, this will be recorded on purchase order and
forwarded to accounts payable for payment of purchase.
Additional Policies for Purchasing
Petty Cash Policy
Use of Business Credit Card Policy
Stock Control Policy

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Stock Control Policy
Policy Number: 007
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
This policy provides guidelines for monitoring and managing the amount of stock within
the business to ensure that there are suitable levels of stock available to customers at all
times. This policy covers educational material stock stock in storage and stock in
distribution centre.
It is the operations manager’s responsibility to ensure that the stock control policy is
adhered to by all employees.
Procedures
Purchase of Stock
It is the operations manager’s responsibility to:
1) Identify core stock and ensure that appropriate levels are held at all times
2) Monitor all stock levels and ‘stock turns’ (how many times stock turns over in a year)
3) For fast-moving stock negotiate with suppliers for ‘just in time’ deliveries where
possible
4) Regularly review sales budgets and order necessary stock in line with budgets
5) Negotiate with suppliers for best price, quality, delivery methods and returns policy
6) Order all stock required
7) Maintain “preferred suppliers” list
8) Keep up to date with customer and market trends and seek out new product for
recommendation to the Operations Manager
Purchase of all stock must be authorised by Operations Manager and Finance Manager
All stock purchases must be requested by using a purchase order form and adhere to the
purchasing policy.

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Receiving Stock
When stock is received from the supplier, it is Operations Manager’s responsibility to:
● Review delivered items to delivery docket, including quantity, quality and
completeness of order
● Match delivery docket to purchase order
● Follow up and ensure correct stock order will be received where there is
under/over-supply, damaged goods etc.
● Store the stock securely and in appropriate area
● Update all stock records for receipt of goods
● Inform Finance Manager of any under/over-supply or damaged goods
Managing Stock
It is Operations Manager’s responsibility to:
● Identify core stock and ensure that appropriate levels are held at all times
● Monitor all stock levels and stock turns
● Regularly review sales budgets and ensure that stock is ordered in line with
budgets
● Understand each stock item – which items are the fast and slow moving stock
● Monitor re-order levels and ensure orders are placed in adequate time to reduce
non-availability of core or necessary stock items
● Ensure that all stock items are priced in line with Pricing policy
● Meet weekly with Finance Manager and Sales Manager to coordinate stock
purchases, review stock performance, sales performance future needs.
● Ensure that all staff are aware of new product, price changes and procedures for
accurate recording of all stock movements
● Ensure that there are adequate controls (physical and administrative) in place to
minimise theft and/or waste of all stock items
● Organise and oversee physical stock take twice a year and match records of stock
take to administrative and financial records

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It is all sales employees’ responsibility to:
● Identify core stock and ensure that appropriate levels are held at all times
● Raise purchase orders for low levels of stock
● Adhere to Pricing policy
● Understand the importance of good stock control
● Keep up to date with stock pricing and new products
● Ensure that all stock records are kept accurately
● Ensure that all stock is securely stored to minimise theft and wastage
Additional Policies for Stock Control Policy
Purchasing Policy
Finance Authorisation Policy
New Supplier Policy

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New Customer Policy
Policy Number: 008
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
All new customers to the business must be reviewed and accepted in accordance with
this policy.
Procedures
Choosing a New Customer
A new customer must support our business with good credit quality and prompt payments
For each new customer the following information table must be completed prior to
agreeing services
Customer Background Information
● Business Name of Customer:
● Location of Customer:
● Products/Services required by customer:
( Attach a list if necessary)
● Name of business owner/ sales representative:
● How many years has the customer been trading?:
Customer Review checklist
For each new customer being considered the following checklist must be completed
● Have trade references been sourced for the new customer:
(Attach copies)
● Has the customer been informed of the trade terms of Insert payment terms here
e.g. 30 days from invoice and agreed to these terms?:
● Has the new customer completed a credit application form? :
(Attach completed form)
● Has the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). been reviewed?:
Appointment of Customer

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The appointment of a new customer will be authorised by Sales Manager.
Each new customer will have a credit limit set. This credit limit will be set in accordance
with the Customer Credit Limits policy
All new customers must be given a New Customer Letter which must be signed and
returned by the customer before any sales are to take place.
All relevant details of the new customer will be entered into the financial system by
Finance Manager once approval is obtained from Sales Manager
Operations Manager will review information entered into the financial system to ensure all
information is correct.
The sales department will be notified within one week of the new customer being
approved
Customer Credit Terms
All customer payment terms must be 15 days from date of invoice.
Where a customer has requested longer payment terms than the policy, this should be
referred to and authorised by Finance Manager
All customer payments are to be reviewed once a quarter to ensure that payment terms
are adhered to. For payments made outside of the agreed terms Finance Manager will
prepare a report that details the reasons why payment terms have not been adhered to.
This report will be reviewed and authorised by CEO.
Additional Policies for Customers
Customer Credit Limits Policy
Customer Debt Collection Policy
Customer Service Policy

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Customer Credit Limit Policy
Policy Number: 009
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the policy
This policy is to make sure a customer doesn’t get too far into debt with you without a
payment plan being put into place or work stopped.
Procedures
Reports on customer credit must be run every insert time here, at least monthly is
recommended
When a credit limit is breached all relevant staff will be notified. This includes sales,
distribution, accounts collection.
Any current outstanding orders should be stopped until the breach in the credit limit has
been rectified. All staff working on the order or sale for the customer should not carry out
further work until authorised by Finance Manager.
Review outstanding orders and sale history
If the customer has a large number of orders outstanding or has increased the volume of
orders since the last credit review, then a review of the credit limit must be undertaken.
This is the responsibility of Finance Manager.
If the credit limit needs to be increased, this must be approved by Finance Manager.
Once this has been approved, all staff working on outstanding orders must be notified to
restart the customer’s orders.
Credit limit is breached due to outstanding payments
Finance Manager must make a list of all outstanding payments.
Finance Manager must ring the customer and explain that further orders cannot be
processed until the account has been paid. Explain that a payment will need to be made
before the next order can be processed.

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If the customer is having difficulty, make a schedule of payments to bring them back in
line with their credit limit.
Get the sign-off of CEO before discussing this option with the customer.
Use the following script to assist with the call:
“Hi John, how are you? Just thought I would give you a ring about your
outstanding orders. Unfortunately, we have noticed that payments for previous
sales have fallen behind on your account and these will need to be paid for before
we can process the next set of orders. Are you able to fix this up today so we can
continue on your order?”
If they cannot pay on the day of the phone call, then get an expected payment date from
them and confirm that any outstanding orders cannot start until the payment is made.
Review payment terms for the customer
If the customer has increased the volume or value of orders since the last credit review,
the payment terms must also be reviewed by Finance Manager.
Where large orders are being placed then the payment terms should include deposit on
order and/or progressive payments for each order. This must be discussed and agreed
with the CEO.

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Customer Debt Collection Policy
Policy Number: 010
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
This policy provides guidelines for the collection of late payments from customers.
Procedures
An aging debtor report is to be run every week. All overdue customer payments are to be
noted and the following procedures undertaken until recovery of outstanding amounts.
● First Contact: Once the payment is overdue phone or email the customer.
Remind them that payment is due and has not been received. Ask them when
they will be paying you and keep a record of the conversation or email. Remember
to be nice, they may have forgotten or paid into the wrong bank account.
● Overdue reminder: If they do not respond to the phone call or email, try
contacting someone else in the business. Let them know who you are trying to
contact. This often results in a return response from either the person you were
trying to contact or someone else from the business. Make a note of all
conversation details on the overdue customer payment record.
● Final notice: When a payment is overdue for 30 days a final notice is to be sent
either by phone or email. A record of this notice must be entered onto the
overdue customer payment record
● Direct contact: Where there has been no response to the final notice within 60
then Finance Manager must either visit the customer or phone where previous
contact has been by email. The purpose of this step is to secure a date of
payment. A record of this notice must be entered onto the overdue customer
payment record.
● Formal letter of demand: Where payment remains outstanding 120 days and
there has been an unsatisfactory response from the customer, authorisation from
CEO for the formal letter of demand to be issued must be obtained. Once

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authorised this letter is to be sent via registered mail and a record of this notice
must be entered onto the overdue customer payment record.
● Debt collection agency: Where the amount outstanding is in excess of 180 days
and CEO has approved, a debt collection agency is to be appointed to recover the
debt.
● Write off debt: Customer payments that remain outstanding for 270 are to be
written off as bad debts and no further sales are to be undertaken with that
customer without approval from CEO.

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Budget Audit and Compliance Policy
Policy Number: 011
Policy Date: DD/MM/YYYY
Purpose of the Policy
This policy provides guidelines for reasonable assurance over the financial activities
under direct control of and the financial governance and financial management of Apex
Learning Institute.
Procedures
Apex Learning Institute must:
● undergo an independent financial audit at least once every four years
● follow Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) policy and procedures ensuring
that financial systems and controls are in place to enable contracted auditors to
perform all the required field work and issue an audit opinion.
The following steps describe the audit process undertaken by the appointed external
auditors.
1. Determine the audit methodology which may include Apex Learning Institute
completing a pre-audit questionnaire.
2. Agree with Apex Learning Institute on a suitable time for an audit visit to the
school.
3. Conduct an opening meeting with the CEO and the finance manager.
4. Undertake the audit.
5. Conduct an exit meeting with the CEO to discuss the issues identified.
6. Draft an audit report and a management letter outlining issues identified and
recommendations to address those issues.
7. Request that the CEO provide management responses to the management letter’s
recommendations including:
a. acceptance or non-acceptance of the audit recommendation
b. action planned in response
c. responsible officer
d. planned completion date.

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8. Finalise the audit report and management letter including the assignment of an
overall audit rating based on the ‘overall audit rating definitions’ defined by ASQA.
9. Forward the following completed audit documentation to the CEO:
a. audit report
b. financial statements upon which the audit opinion is made as attachments
to the audit report. (The financial statements are prepared by Apex
Learning Institute).
c. management letter outlining areas for improvement.
10. Provide a copy of the final reports to ASQA.

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MODIFICATION HISTORY
Version Date Change made Comments
1.0 DD/MM/YY Document created

Source of template: “Accounting and financial policies and procedures | Business Victoria.”
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/money-profit-and-accounting/financial-processes-andprocedures/accounting-and-financial-policies-and-procedures. Accessed 13 Dec. 2018.
Disclaimer
The information in this publication is for general guidance only. The State of
Victoria does not make any representations or warranties (expressed or implied)
as to the accuracy, currency or authenticity of the information. The State of
Victoria, its employees and agents do not accept any liability to any person for the
information or advice given in this document. Authorised by the Victorian
Government, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000. © Department of State
Development, Business and Innovation 2013.

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