Annual Report 2015 - 2016
THE YEAR OF CHRIS THE SHEEP
TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 08 13 16
FROM THE PRESIDENT
KEY NUMBERS
OUR SUPPORTERS
FINANCIAL REPORT
06 10 15
FROM THE CEO
STATISTICS
MAJOR DONORS
. RSPCA ACT ANNUAL REPORT 15/16 .
FROM THE PRESIDENT A milestone in the history of the governance of our organisation occurred on 28 July 2015 when RSPCA ACT members approved a new constitution. The new constitution introduced many significant changes, including a provision for the appointment of three Directors to the Board to ensure the Board had sufficient expertise in critical areas such as finance, risk management and business planning. As a result, two outstanding Directors were appointed to the Board in December 2015. Paul Allen is a founding Director of Callida Consulting, a professional services firm operating in Canberra focussing on the Commonwealth and ACT governments. His background includes over fourteen years experience with the Australian Federal Police where he worked in a variety of financial and audit positions; and a period as Partner with Oakton’s responsible for the Assurance and Risk Management service line. He was also 4
a Partner with Professional Services firm Acumen Alliance responsible for leading the Audit and Assurance Team. His area of expertise covers a wide range of activities, but Paul’s interest is focussed on improving corporate governance arrangements across the public sector and not for profit sector. He has a particular interest in indigenous and social policy affairs and has completed a number of reviews in this area. Alexandra Wedutenko is a leading Government and ICT lawyer, and has been voted by her peers as one of Australia’s Best Lawyers: Government (2008-2016) and Information Technology Law (2015-2016). She has an enviable reputation for her success in strategic procurement and governance. Specialising in complex services agreements in a regulated environment, ICT, select sourcing and business process sourcing, Alexandra has acted for a range of private sector and government
clients. Alexandra also regularly presents on the latest developments in commercial law and related topics and provides pragmatic advice on today’s trending, cutting-edge issues. These appointed Directors joined the five Directors elected at the Annual General Meeting on 24 November 2015: Jeff Butler, Sara Goldsworthy, Andrew Lander, Michael Sassella and Catherine Walsh (previously Mahoney). The biographies of all Directors can be found at: http://www.rspca-act.org. au/about-us/meet-the-team. This year is the second year of a threeyear strategic plan for 2015-2018, and in that context, the Board held its annual strategic planning session on 7 February 2016. In addition to the Board and senior RSPCA ACT staff, Gary Humphries (RSPCA Australia’s national chair) and Fiona Doherty (specialist quantity surveyor) participated
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Photo credit: George Serras, National Museum of Australia
in the workshop. After considering current organisational assets and vulnerabilities and defining organisational characteristics to be strived for in the future, a number of strategic positions were reached. These included a commitment to growing the scope of our services and operations sustainably through exploring an extension of our commercial veterinary and boarding activities; anticipating additional funding in the future, giving renewed focus to education and prevention activities; and through considering options for a new facility, investigation of our capacity to care for animals, whether seized, surrendered or stray. On behalf of the Board I thank Tammy Ven Dange and her dedicated staff for another outstanding year – making it possible for RSPCA ACT to achieve a surplus of $401,102.
The hardworking staff of the Inspectorate again faced a difficult year, and had a 100% success rate in terms of cases taken forward for prosecution. Our dedicated army of volunteers contributed significantly to the achievements of 2015-16. Special thanks go to the volunteers who supported our fundraising events – including the very successful inaugural Cat Film Festival on 13 November last year. The volunteers who work in the shelter again made a great difference to the quality of the lives of the animals in our care. Many supporters, sponsors and donors contributed to our work this year, and on behalf of the Board, I thank them all and look forward to their continued involvement with us.
Louise Douglas President
This report outlines another strong year for RSPCA ACT and on this basis, we will move forward on a very sound foundation. . 5
. RSPCA ACT ANNUAL REPORT 15/16 .
FROM THE CEO On 26 September 2015 RSPCA ACT celebrated our 60th year of existence, a huge milestone for any organisation. While our outstanding animal welfare statistics are a testament to the focus and values of our history, by many other indicators we are still a ‘start-up’. That is, we are an organisation running as fast as we can to keep up with the needs and expectations of the community while trying to fund our work in an extremely competitive charity market. In 2015-16, we once again achieved records in our animal welfare work. Our inspectors had a 15 out of 15 success rate for prosecutions. We also had the highest number of kitten adoptions ever, as well as the lowest number of animals euthanased on record. While we love to brag about these statistics, the incremental improvements as we edge closer to the 90-100% rehoming rates come at a significant price. The improvements we made this year were thanks to investments such as the addition of a full time staff role to care for long-term court hold dogs that may be here for 12+ months. We also tested new drug protocols to control and prevent ringworm in felines. Both investments were expensive, but are helping us to reduce euthanasia rates further. Over the last decade or so, RSPCA ACT has grown to an unsustainable size while trying to achieve better animal welfare outcomes every year. We are now large enough where we need multiple managers, significant 6
IT infrastructure, facility maintenance, standardised processes and procedures, and a structured training program. However, we are still too small to spread the overhead costs effectively across the rest of the organisation. Our choices moving forward are to contract (and reduce our community services further) or to expand to make ourselves more financially viable. With the Board’s support, last year we chose to grow our financial base to support more preventative programs and a new facility plan moving forward. With these decisions in mind, 2015-16 was the year for building ourselves a strong foundation to support our growth for the future. To do this, we first invested in our people by allocating 2% of the payroll budget to training and education and trying to ensure that salaries were competitive enough to attract good people to fill our 50+ paid roles. We added a full time Volunteer Coordinator and full time Learning and Development Coordinator role to ensure that we prepared our team for success. We began a Mentor Program for our future leaders to give them learning pathways towards management roles. Furthermore, we offered scholarships and other opportunities for staff members to apply for work-related conferences and training programs elsewhere. From an infrastructure perspective, we invested in a dedicated commercial grade internet line and replaced end of life
desktops to increase staff efficiency. We redesigned and deployed a new website and added additional functionality through our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database system to be more responsive to our supporters’ and customers’ needs. We relocated our call centre from the front desk to our cat boarding facility, Tangos, to provide better and uninterrupted customer service (and some extra human interactions for the cats in our care). We also hired a part-time person to manage all of the data in our possession to ensure that we are both better at protecting it and using it more effectively to communicate. With well trained and more efficient staff, as well as mechanisms in place to improve our customer service, in 2015-16 we invested in preventative programs. One of our more ambitious initiatives was the first of our three year ‘Frisky Tom’ desexing program. The purpose of ‘Frisky Tom’ was to assist lower income feline owners who have not desexed their cats due to financial barriers. We desexed 380 cats that September, but continued to see a rise in unwanted kittens arriving through our front door. We expect this will continue until we complete the full three years of the program. As part of our preventative initiatives, we relaunched our children’s education program beginning with a school holiday program called ‘Kids N’ Kritters’. For adults, we began a partnership with the Canberra Institute
. RSPCA ACT ANNUAL REPORT 15/16 .
Chris the Sheep after he was sheared. of Technology (CIT) with their Companion Animal and Veterinarian Nursing programs which allowed their students to do 6 week rotations through the Shelter. This is only the beginning of what we hope to do in the future with education programs.
greyhound racing was too hard, that ending their funding would result in the demise of the local industry regardless. Stay tuned this next financial year to see what happens in this space locally.
With people, infrastructure and new preventative programs in motion, we also spent a good part of the year lobbying for changes to both the Animal Welfare Act and for a ban to greyhound racing in the ACT. While some of this work would be visible to the public, what you could not see were the countless hours in preparation and in meetings with Government to achieve our objectives.
Of course, none of these investments could have occurred if we were unable to fund them. The entire team continued to drive commercial revenue through our public vet clinic, our dog training school, cat boarding facility, and retail. The vet clinic in particular showed incredible promise as it lifted revenue by 91% this year – mostly by helping owners through our various payment plan options, particularly those supported by Centrelink.
In April, we saw amendments to the Animal Welfare Act unanimously pass the Legislative Assembly. While it did not include higher penalties for animal cruelty crimes, most of our other requested changes were achieved in record time including the provision of a general “Duty of Care” requirement as seen in other States.
Furthermore, our Admin Team was crucial in bringing in a 26% increase in fundraising and marketing income through old and new events like the High Tea with Peter Alexander and the Cat Film Festival. We also welcomed new Shelter Partners including Duesbury Nexia and Cre8ive, and began a serious focus on recruiting monthly donors.
On the greyhound ban issue, we made some serious traction with the current government knowing that the existing funding arrangement for the local club was scheduled to end in 2016-17. We believed that if banning
Our constant presence in the media in 2015-16 certainly helped our finances too. Thanks to ‘Chris the Sheep,’ we even found international supporters as this story of a lone sheep in need of a serious haircut went
viral and swamped our team with media requests for months. As I look back at 2015-16, I know that we are tired, but we have successfully set down the foundations required for our bigger goals in the future including a financial surplus of $401,102 to help fund our future plans. On behalf of the 4933 animals that entered the Shelter (including 916 that were brought in via our inspectorate in 2015-16), plus the approximately 3000 privately owned animals we also helped through our public vet clinic, I would like to thank our many supporters, sponsors, event participants, donors, volunteers, Board, members and staff for making this possible. As I frequently say, the prevention of cruelty to animals in the ACT is truly a team effort!
Tammy Ven Dange Chief Executive Officer
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. RSPCA ACT ANNUAL REPORT 15/16 .
STATISTICS Canines
Dogs
Puppies
Outcomes
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
Reclaimed
671
293
626
271
45
22
Rehomed
388
389
191
187
197
202
In care
54
53
42
36
12
17
Transferred**
168
69
168
67
-
2
Euthanased
88
39
72
36
16
3
Other#
8
3
2
1
6
2
Total
1377
846
1101
598
276
248
Domestic euthanasia reasons Medical
39
13
30
12
9
1
Behavioural
44
24
41
22
3
2
Infectious
4
-
-
-
4
-
Owner Requested Via Inspectors
1
2
1
2
-
-
Total
88
39
72
36
16
3
**Transferred: RSPCA works collaboratively with Domestic Animal Services to maximise positive outcomes for dogs. RSPCA also received dogs from DAS and this figure is included in the total above. #Other: includes, stolen, escaped, unassisted death.
Domestic Felines
Domestic Cats
Domestic Kittens
Outcomes
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
Reclaimed
165
144
150
133
15
11
Rehomed
1376
1628
464
592
912
1036
In care
134
144
76
54
58
90
Domestic euthanased
259
279
150
176
109
103
Feral euthanased
348
241
219
143
129
98
Other#
32
47
4
8
28
39
Total
2314
2483
1063
1106
1251
1377
Domestic euthanasia reasons Medical
287
74
188
44
99
30
Behavioural
41
127
35
94
6
33
Infectious
109
78
47
38
62
40
Organisational*
3
-
-
-
3
-
Total
259
279
150
176
109
103
#Other: Includes stolen, escaped, unassisted death *Organisational: Infantile kitten with no available foster carers
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Rabbits Outcomes
2015
Other (Rodents, ferrets, fish, reptiles, amphibians)
Guinea Pigs 2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
Reclaimed
13
7
3
1
8
5
Rehomed
183
153
100
40
235
99
In care
16
8
4
0
4
61
Euthanased
34
15
11
1
13
9
Other#
25
10
4
-
11
2
Total
271
193
122
42
288
176
Euthanasia reasons Medical
17
6
11
1
5
3
Behavioural
15
6
-
-
11
3
Infectious
2
3
-
-
14
3
Total
34
15
11
1
30
9
#Other: Includes stolen, escaped, unassisted death.
Domestic Birds
Poultry
Livestock
Outcomes
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
Reclaimed
13
17
2
4
-
-
Rehomed
217
288
231
194
8
4
In care
79
9
43
33
-
1
Euthanased
9
15
39
24
1
1
Other#
7
11
4
16
-
-
Total
325
340
319
271
9
6
Euthanasia reasons Medical
9
15
33
15
1
1
Behavioural
-
-
6
9
-
-
Infectious
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
9
15
39
24
1
1
#Other: Includes stolen, escaped, unassisted death.
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. RSPCA ACT ANNUAL REPORT 15/16 .
STATISTICS Inspectorate Investigation Type of animal
Number of complaints
Number of prosecutions
Number of animals involved
Complaints investigated
2725
Dogs
752
2 (12)
1245
Complaints revisited
-
Cats
136
(5)
501
Prosecutions finalised
15
Cattle
4
-
>25
Number of charges laid
83
Sheep
18
-
>50
Number of people charged
16
Horses
30
-
108
Number of successful prosecutions (charges found and proven)
15
Poultry/Birds
78
(3)
>1100
Number of convictions recorded
-
Rabbits
11
(1)
>50
Cases examined (trials / hearings)
-
Guinea Pigs
3
-
3
Cases pending (trials / hearings)
18
Other
41
(1)
>209
Note: Numbers in brackets are animals from the previous financial year with prosecutions occuring this financial year - some of the prosecutions had multiple species.
Wildlife Report Animals in
2015
2016
Animals released
2015
2016
Mammals
15
2
Mammals
6
1
Marsupials
151
105
Marsupials
29
18
Monotremes
5
1
Monotremes
2
1
Native amphibians
2
3
Native Amphibians
1
1
Native birds
1040
728
Native Birds
187
52
Native reptiles
76
71
Native Reptiles
31
8
Total
1289
910
Total
256
69
Euthanasia
691
480
Other Outcomesâ€
398
344*
†Other Outcomes: Includes transferred out, escaped, unassisted death *249 transferred to other wildlife groups
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MAJOR DONORS We rely on the community to help us continue our vital work with animals in need. A big thank you to all who have supported and continue to support RSPCA ACT. Every single dollar counts. Although we would love to list all of you who donated, we simply do not have the space. We would like to thank the following people who have donated significant amounts to our mission in the 2015-16 financial year. Elsie Cameron Foundation . Don’t Panic Plumbing Pty Ltd . Clayton Utz . Songland Records . Kokoloco . David Owen Rolfe Trust . Quintessential Murrumbateman Winery . The Green Shed . Gift Fund TDF Wishing Well . Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) . Callida Consulting. The Bagnall Foundation Petbarn . Victoria Shakespeare Trust . LNB Computing . Ms Louise Douglas . M & L Buszynski . Mrs Patricia Schuberth . Ms Alexandra Wedutenko Ms Stephanie Collet . Ms Christa Moore . Ms Maureen Watson . Dr Lesley Potter . Ms Margaret McMillan . Mr Bruce Collins . 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Ms Maria Grainger Ms Ann Thompson . Ms Shea Moran . Ms Helen Furniss . Miss Elizabeth Allen . Mr Albert Alyta . Mr Arne Brauer . Mr Anthony Bergin . Mrs Mary Clements Mr Allan Dau . Mrs Joanna Dowse . Mr Matthew Frawley . Ms Patricia Gardner . Mr Mark Hillis . Ms Leonie Hunt . Ms Leanne Kossatz . Ms May Lok Mrs Pat May . Ms Melanie O’Flynn . Ms Liz Swain . Ms Margaret Pfanner . Mrs Gayle Philip . Mr John Prytz . Mr Saul Schneider . Mrs G Walker Mrs A Whyte . Ms Georgina Withers . Mr Hans Oberg . Ms Shannon Read . Ms Carolyn Toms . Mr Ronald Sait . Mr Rick Williams . Miss Sandra Lauer Mr Terry Lee . Ms Pam Gatenby . Mr Michael Brown . Mr Scott Lambeth . Mrs Marilyn Scott-Findlay . Mrs Alison Wishart . Ms Pam Stagg Mrs Peta Mitterfellner . Miss Lynne O’Brien . Ms Anne Daly . Mr Ken Meikle . Ms Dorothy Jauncey . Mrs H Keech . Mrs Loris Trainor Mrs Pauline Bairnsfather . Ms Judy Lind . Lady Elizabeth Synnot . Dr Susan Meek . Ms Rowena Davey . Ms Shirley Brown . Ms Robyn McVean Mrs Susan Redstone . Ms Karen Surgey . Mr Edward Helgeby . Miss Gina Kikos . Miss Vickie Forsyth . Mr Ian Deane . Ms J Richardson Miss Tracy Webb . Ms Michele Leslie . Mr R Briggs . Ms Margaret Jones . Mrs Dorothy Arugay . Mr Frank Breglec . Mr Jim Aravanis . Mr T Baker Mr Ian Albrey . Mrs Linda Collings . Ms Joanne Palmer . Ms Miranda Rawlinson . Ms Victoria Leaver . Mrs Monique Butselaar . Mrs Barbara Cattell Mrs Emily Canning. Dr Ray Lindsay . Ms Kathy Dunn . Mr John & Susan Alcock . Lesley Edwards . Mrs Pam Robbins . Miss Esther Macdonald Miss June Riley . Mrs Shirley Llorens . Miss Joan White . Mr Peter Fricker . Mr Bruce Sinclair . Mrs Karen Jones . Ms Rachael Henson . Ms Christine Keur Mrs E Law-Smith . Ms Sarah Crichton . Mr Robert Taylor . Mr Wayne Grant . Ms Sue Cannon . Mrs Elizabeth Swanton . Mr Robert McHugh Mrs Marcia Smith . Mr William Laurie . Ms Jennifer Kruse . Mr Michael Lynch . Dr Vickie Bennett . Mrs Elaine Waring . Mr Graham O’Brien . Elizabeth Toledo . Dr Eva-Maria Bernoth . Mr Frederick Monk . Ms Marion Gras . Mrs Kathryn Nelson . Ms Janet Marshall . Mr David Heim . Ms C Edwards Mrs Rieteke Chenoweth . Mr John Brain . Mr John Bellinger . Mrs Natalie Bobbin . Ms Clare Bleys . Dr Peter Sack . Ms Sanora Dell . Ms Sarah Whitty Mrs Jan Crowe . Mr Barry Woods . Miss Lynette Brown . Mr John Dobson . Mr Geoff Clark . Ms Pauline Reynolds . Ms Ruth Smith . Mr Peter Cahill Ms Katharine Devitt . Miss Beverley Ragless . Ms Jane Press . Mrs Dorothy McConnell . Mrs Morna Vellacott . Mrs Kay Michel . Ms Diane Johnstone Ms Carol Wattam . Ms Rhonda Dunlop . Miss Vicki Schuhardt . Mrs Simone Rowell . Ms Lorraine Goodman . Ms Judith Hurlstone . Mr Prin Chegwanich Ms Rosemary Mckenzie . Mrs Margaret Kelemen . Ms Felicity Roberts . Ms Marg Vidler . Mrs Heather Boyd . Ms Monica Allami . Mrs June Carthy Ms Jan Wryell . Ms Wendy Whitham . MrbMike Hillman . Miss Susan Doyle . Ms Gael Stewart . Mr Anthony Errey . 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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Incorporated
(Incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991) ABN 35 730 738 037
General Purpose (Reduced Disclosure Requirements) Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2016
Table of Contents Board Report ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Statement of Comprehensive Income ........................................................................................................... 3 Statement of Financial Position ................................................................................................................... 4 Statement of Cash Flows ............................................................................................................................ 5 Statement of Changes in Equity ................................................................................................................... 6 Notes to the Financial Statements ............................................................................................................... 7
Board Report The Board presents this report on the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Incorporated “the Association” for the financial year ended 30 June 2016. Board Membership The Board is responsible for the management of the Association. The Board members in office during the financial year are: President Ms Louise Douglas Vice President Mr Jeff Butler Other Members: Mr Andrew Lander Mr Michael Sassella Mr Paul Allen Ms Catherine Walsh Ms Alexandra Wedutenko Ms Sara Goldsworthy Principal Activities The principal activities of the Association during the financial year were those of advocacy, sheltering and veterinary services for and on behalf of, all animals within Australia with emphasis on the ACT. The Association is actively involved in: operating an animal cruelty inspectorate; operating an animal shelter; providing a veterinarian service for injured or orphaned native wild animals; operating a public and shelter veterinary clinic for domestic animals; delivery of a public dog and puppy training school; operating a public cat boarding facility; providing educational programs for kids during school holidays; and operating a retail shop. Significant Changes This financial year, the organisation continued to drive focus towards generating more revenue from its commercial services and fundraising efforts off the back of the successful 2014/15. This was the first time in over a decade that RSPCA ACT managed to have two financial years in a row with a surplus, and the first time for that surplus across both years to exceed any individual bequest. The vet clinic’s income grew by 91% and supporting our overall growth in commercial revenue. We were fully staffed throughout the year, and this increase was despite investing in the free desexing of 380 felines through our Frisky Tom Cat Desexing program for lower income owners. The training school missed budget significantly as we put these services on hold for a few months in order to revamp the curriculum and structure. However, overall commercial services completed the year well above budget. Fundraising efforts were also successful as new events were unveiled, and we began to manage our donors better resulting in additional income. This did require a financial investment though with a new website and added functionality for our customer relationship management system. 1|Page
General sheltering expenses remained fairly steady while employee related costs increased as we invested in the team and added a few more people to improve animal welfare, as well as to generate more income. Financial Result The net surplus of the Association for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 was $401,102 (2015: $288,576 surplus). After the Balance Date Events No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year that significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Association, the results of those operations, or state of affairs of the Association in future financial years. This report is provided in accordance with a resolution of the Board and is signed for and on behalf of the members of the Board by the President, Louise Douglas. Likely Developments and Expected Results The future operation of the Association involves the continued pursuit of its principal activities and financial sustainability. Employees The Association employed 53 employees as at 30 June 2016 (2015: 47 employees).
This report is provided in accordance with a resolution of the Board and is signed for and on behalf of the members of the Board by:
President: Louise Douglas (President) Dated: 25 October 2016
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Revenue
Note
3
Costs of Goods Sold
2016
2015
$
$
4,899,830
3,903,390
(386,458)
(309,511)
Depreciation expense
4a
(53,100)
(60,246)
Salary and employee benefits expenses
4b
(2,746,269)
(2,287,419)
Other expenses
4c
(1,312,901)
(957,638)
401,102
288,576
−
−
Net surplus after income tax expense
401,102
288,576
Other comprehensive income Unrealised (loss) on available-for-sale investments
(46,985)
(7,242)
(46,985)
(7,242)
354,117
281,334
Net surplus before income tax expense Income tax expense
Total other comprehensive income for the period
Total comprehensive surplus attributable to members of the Association
2l
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Statement of Financial Position
2016
2015
$
$
569,564 134,272 67,019 31,320
305,006 104,324 48,504 21,155
802,175
478,989
399,006 185,418
445,991 165,661
584,424
611,652
1,386,599
1,090,641
162,653 186,965
286,468 121,307
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
349,618
407,775
TOTAL LIABILITIES
349,618
407,775
1,036,981
682,865
162,398 874,583
209,384 473,481
1,036,981
682,865
AS AT 30 JUNE 2016
CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventory Prepayments
Note
5 6
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Available-for-sale investments Property, plant and equipment
7 8
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Provisions
9 10
NET ASSETS EQUITY Equity attributable to members of the Association Net unrealised gain reserve Accumulated surplus TOTAL EQUITY
12
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Statement of Cash Flows
2016
2015
$
$
4,969,776 (4,658,478) 3,472 22,644
3,978,895 (3,781,161) 3,515 33,392
337,414
234,641
Receipts for property, plant and equipment Payments for property, plant and equipment
16,302 (89,159)
(52,430)
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(72,857)
(52,430)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE YEAR
264,558 305,006
182,211 122,795
569,564
305,006
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Note
OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers, government and others Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Dividends received
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
5 (b)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
5 (a)
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Statement of Changes in Equity
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 Accumulated Surplus
$
Net Unrealised Gain Reserve (Note 12) $
Total Equity
$
AT 30 JUNE 2014
184,905
216,625
401,530
Transfer of realised gains to the statement of comprehensive income on disposal of available-for-sale investments Unrealised (loss) on available-for-sale investments Surplus for the year Total comprehensive loss for the period
− _ 288,576 288,576
(7,242) − (7,242)
(7,242) 288,576 281,334
AT 30 JUNE 2015
473,481
209,383
682,864
Unrealised (loss) on available-for-sale investments Surplus for the year Total comprehensive income for the period AT 30 JUNE 2016
− 401,102 401,102 874,583
(46,985) − (46,985) 162,398
(46,985) 401,102 354,117 1,036,981
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2016
NOTE 1 – CORPORATE INFORMATION The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Incorporated (“the Association”) is domiciled in Australia and is a not-for-profit organisation. The Association is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 and is an incorporated Association. The financial report of the Association for the year ended 30 June 2016 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board on 25th October 2016. The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Association are described in the Constitution.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a)
Basis of preparation
The general-purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance the Association Incorporation Act 1991, Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and other mandatory professional reporting requirements. The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for available-for-sale investments, which have been measured at fair value. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. (b)
New Accounting Standards and Interpretations
Adoption of new Australian Accounting Standard requirements Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued or amended that are applicable to the current reporting period did not have a financial impact in the financial statements or performance of the Association, and are not expected to have a future financial impact on the Association. . (c)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consists of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (d)
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables, which generally have 30-day terms, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for any uncollectable amounts. An allowance for doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that the Association will not be able to collect the debts. Bad debts are written off when identified. (e)
Inventories
Inventories include finished goods and are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition is accounted for as follows: Finished goods – purchase cost on a first-in, first-out basis. The cost of purchase comprises the purchase price and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable by the entity from the taxing authorities), transport, handling and other costs directly attributable to the acquisition of inventory. Volume discounts and rebates are included in determining the cost of purchase. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. (f)
Investments and other financial assets
Financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are classified as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-tomaturity investments, or available-for-sale investments, as appropriate. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of investments not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transactions costs. The Association determines the classification of its financial assets after initial recognition and when allowed and appropriate, reevaluates this designation at each financial year-end. (g)
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets classified as held for trading are included in the category “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss�. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Gains or losses on investments held for trading are recognised in profit or loss. (h)
Held-to-maturity Investments
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as held-to-maturity when the Association has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Investments intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this classification. Investments that are intended to be held-to-maturity, such as bonds, are subsequently measured at amortised cost. This cost is computed as the amount initially recognised minus principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative amortisation using the effective interest method of any difference between the initially recognised amount and the maturity amount. This calculation includes all fees and points paid or received between parties to the contract that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums and discounts. For investments carried at amortised cost, gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the investments are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. (i)
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables including loan notes and loans to key management personnel are nonderivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Such assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired. These are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after balance date, which are classified as non-current.
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(j)
Available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale investments are those non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale or are not classified as any of the three preceding categories. After initial recognition, availablefor-sale investments are measured at fair value with gains or losses being recognised as a separate component of equity until the investment is derecognised or until the investment is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. The fair value of investments that are actively traded in organised financial markets is determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business at the reporting date. For investments with no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm’s length market transactions; reference to the current market value of another instrument that is substantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models. (k)
De-recognition of financial instruments
The de-recognition of a financial instrument takes place when the Association no longer controls the contractual rights that comprise the financial instrument, which is normally the case when the instrument is sold, or all the cash flows attributable to the instrument are passed through to an independent third party. (l)
Property, plant and equipment
Cost Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis or diminishing value over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows: (i)
Furniture and equipment: 5 years
(ii)
Fixtures and fittings: 10 years
(iii)
Computer equipment and software: 4 years
(iv)
Motor vehicle: 5 years
(v)
Building: 40 years
The assets’ residual values, useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each financial year-end. Impairment The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The recoverable amount of plant and equipment is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Value in use is the depreciated replacement cost of an asset when the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent on the asset’s ability to generate net cash inflows and where the Association would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits. Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. 9|Page
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(m)
Taxes
Income Tax The Association is exempt from income tax in accordance with Section 50-40 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST except: (i)
where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and
(ii)
receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are classified as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority. (n)
Trade and other payables
Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Association prior to the end of the financial year, which are unpaid and arise when the Association becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured and usually paid within 30 days of recognition. (o)
Employee benefits
Provision is made for employee benefits accumulated as a result of employees rendering services up to the reporting date. These benefits include wages and salaries, annual leave and long service leave. Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and any other employee benefits expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are measured at their nominal amounts based on remuneration rates that are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. All other employee benefits liabilities are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. In determining the present value of future cash outflows, the market yields as at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity approximating the terms of the related liability, are used. Employee benefits expenses and revenues arising in respect of the following categories: (i)
wages and salaries, non-monetary benefits, annual leave, long service leave and other leave entitlements; and
(ii)
other types of employee benefits
are charged against operating results in their respective categories. The contributions made to superannuation funds are charged to the statement of comprehensive income.
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (o)
Employee benefits
Superannuation Commitments Employees contribute to external superannuation funds at various percentages of their wages and salaries. Contributions by the Association of not less than 9.5% of employees’ wages and salaries are legally enforceable in Australia and were paid. (p)
Leases
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease incentives are recognised as a liability when received and subsequently reduced by allocating lease payments between rental expense and reduction of the liability. (q)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised. Sale of goods Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer and can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards are considered passed to the buyer at the time of delivery of the goods to the customer. Rendering of services Revenue from rendering of services is recognised when control of a right to be compensated for the services has been attained and the stage of completion of the service contract can be reliably measured. Stage of completion is measured by reference to the services performed to date as a percentage of total estimated services to be performed for each contract. If a contract outcome cannot be reliably measured, revenue is recognised only to the extent that costs have been incurred. Interest revenue Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. Dividends Revenue is recognised when the right to receive the payment is established. Trust Payments Trust payments are received from charitable trusts set up by members of the community. Revenue is recognised upon receipt in bank. RSPCA Australia Distribution RSPCA Australia distributes revenue received from certain income streams to member states. The distribution is based upon a ratio of population. The association receives 1.6%of the distribution. The revenue is recognised upon receipt. Membership fees The Association charges annual fees to its RSPCA members. The fixed annual membership fee is required to be paid by member if they intend to maintain a membership. Membership fee revenue is recognised upon receipting. Fundraising Fundraising income is recognised when the RSPCA obtains control of the funds. 11 | P a g e
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (q) Government grants and other contribution from community Revenue is recognised when the Association receives an asset, including the right to receive cash or other forms of asset without directly giving approximately equal value to the other party or parties to the transfer. Contributions received or receivable are recognised immediately as revenue when the Association obtains control of the contributions, it is possible that the economic benefits comprising the contribution will flow to the Association and the amount of the contribution can be measured reliably. (r)
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Association has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event. It is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the Association expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the statement of comprehensive income net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. (s)
Other Resources Received Free of Charge
Resources received free of charge are recognised as gains when, and only when, a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would have been purchased if they had not been donated. Use of those resources is recognised as an expense. Contributions of assets at no cost of acquisition or for nominal consideration are recognised as gains at their fair value when the asset qualifies for recognition. (t)
Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other various factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Provisions for employee benefits Provisions for employee benefits payable after 12 months from the reporting date are based on future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and periods of service. The amount of these provisions would change should any of these factors change in the next 12 months. Valuation of investments The Association has decided to classify investments in securities as ‘available-for-sale’ financial investments and movements in fair value are recognised directly in equity.
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NOTE 3 - REVENUE
Retail sales Income from Government Contract Grants Sponsorship Donations Fundraising events Memberships Raffle Events Dividend income Interest income Realised gain on disposal of available-forsale investments Bequest Veterinary clinic sales Trust Payments Inspector recovery costs RSPCA Australia distribution Other Total
2016 $ 1,075,268 743,579 22,727 110,682 1,307,792 177,977 7,092 252,289 151,308 31,082 3,472
2015 $ 1,111,024 605,340 _ 111,576 1,138,591 200,546 14,977 4,740 118,630 33,392 3,515
1880
_
247,058 728,851 95,541 7,200 72,525 14,816
279,019 381,505 _ _ _ 19,166
4,899,830
3,903,390
NOTE 4 - EXPENSES 2016 $ 53,100 53,100
2015 $ 60,246 60,246
(b) Salary and Employee Benefits Expenses Salaries and wages Superannuation expense Provision for employee benefits Total
2,440,305 220,940 85,024 2,746,269
1,990,546 191,753 105,119 2,287,418
(c) Other Expenses Sheltering expense Fundraising expense and advertising Facility and equipment IT communication Professional fee Bad debts General expense Total
261,593 369,467 226,917 154,266 18,895 43,153 238,609 1,312,900
236,004 166,106 221,540 83,552 16,922 13,290 220,223 957,637
(a) Depreciation Expense Plant and equipment Total
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NOTE 5 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (a)
Reconciliation of cash
Cash on hand Cash at bank Total
(b) Reconciliation of net surplus/(deficit) to net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities: Net surplus Other non cash items Adjustments to reconcile net surplus (deficient) to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation Changes in assets and liabilities Trade and other receivables Prepayments Inventory Trade and other payables Provision Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities
2016 $
2015 $
1,400 568,164 569,564
1,592 303,414 305,006
2016 $ 401,102
2015 $ 288,576
53,100
60,246
(29,948) (10,165) (18,515) (123,815) 65,655 337,414
(10,619) (2,445) 6,257 (59,309) (48,065) 234,641
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NOTE 6 - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Current Trade receivables GST receivable/payable Other debtors
2016 $ 122,129 3,705 8,438
2015 $ 88,883 1,839 13,602
Total
134,272
104,324
Ageing analysis of receivables 2016 2015
Total
0-30 days
31-60 days PDNI*
61-90 days PDNI*
+91 days PDNI*
+91 days CI**
$134,272
$22,768
$17,123
$9,646
$84,735
-
$104,324
$42,048
$17,619
$24,672
$19,985
-
* Past due not Impaired (PDNI) ** Considered Impaired (CI) Receivable past due date but not considered impaired are $111,504 (2015: 77,376). Management is satisfied that payment will be received in full. Receivables past due but considered impaired are nil (2015: nil)
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NOTE 7 - AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENTS
2016 $ 93,101
2015 $ 99,049
Listed shares
305,905
346,942
Total
399,006
445,991
At fair value: Fixed interest securities
Available-for-sale investments consist mainly of fixed interest securities and listed shares and therefore have no fixed maturity date or coupon rate. The fair value of the available-for-sale investments is based on market data that is observable and therefore classified as level one financial instruments. The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy as at 30 June 2016.
At fair value: Fixed interest securities Listed shares
Fair value measurement using Quoted prices Significant Significant in active observable unobservable markets inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Date of valuation
Total
30 June 2016 30 June 2016
93,101 305,905
93,101 305,905 -
-
399,006
399,006 -
-
The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy as at 30 June 2015.
Date of valuation At fair value: Fixed interest securities Listed shares
30 June 2015 30 June 2015
Total
Fair value measurement using Quoted prices Significant Significant in active observable unobservable markets inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
99,049 346,942
99,049 346,942 -
-
445,991
445,991 -
-
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NOTE 8 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Computer Equipment and Software - At cost Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net carrying amount
2016 $ 292,954 (265,510) 27,444
2015 $ 262,452 (257,531) 4,921
Furniture and Fitting - At cost Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net carrying amount
567,084 (507,216) 59,868
539,842 (479,246) 60,596
Building and Fixtures - At cost Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net carrying amount
1,396,463 (1,343,748) 52,715
1,394,963 (1,339,175) 55,788
Motor Vehicles - At cost Accumulated depreciation and impairment Net carrying amount
138,414 (93,023) 45,391
135,296 (90,940) 44,356
Total Property, Plant and Equipment
185,418
165,661
Reconciliations Carrying amount at beginning of the year Additions Disposals Depreciation expense Carrying amount at end of the year
165,661 89,159 (16,302) (53,100) 185,418
173,477 52,430 (60,246) 165,661
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NOTE 9 - TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Current Trade creditors Accrued expenses Superannuation PAYG withholding Other payable Total Trade and Other Payables
2016 $ 81,278 6,638 18,111 45,572 11,054 162,653
2015 $ 141,090 19,853 17,396 34,580 73,548 286,467
NOTE 10 – PROVISIONS Current Annual Leave Long service leave
2016 $ 127,117 59,848
2015 $ 85,938 35,370
Total
186,965
121,308
Nature and timing of provisions (h) Annual leave and long service leave Refer to note 2(o) for the relevant accounting policy and a discussion of the significant estimations and assumptions applied in the measurement of this provision.
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NOTE 11 – FINANCIAL ASSETS & FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AFS financial assets at fair value through OCI Fixed interest securities
2016 93,101
2015 99,049
Listed shares
305,905
346,942
Total financial instruments at fair value
399,006
445,991
AFS financial assets at fair value through OCI include AFS financial assets that are invested in equity shares of listed companies and fixed interest debt securities. Fair values of these equity shares are determined by reference to published price quotations in an active market. Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies Interest rate risk The Association manages its interest rate risk by investing surplus cash in high interest bank accounts. The Association does not have any borrowings and is therefore not exposed to interest on loans
NOTE 12 –NET UNREALISED GAIN RESERVE (a) Movements in the Net Unrealised Gain Reserve was as follows: $ 216,626 (7,242)
At 1 July 2015 Unrealised (loss) on available-for-sale investments At 30 June 2015
209,384 (46,985) 162,399
Unrealised (loss) on available-for-sale investments At 30 June 2016
(b) Nature and purpose of the Net Unrealised Gain Reserve This reserve records movements in the fair value of available-for-sale investments.
NOTE 13 – EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE th
There have been no significant events that have occurred subsequent to 30 June 2016
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NOTE 14 – RELATED PARTY AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES
(a) Members of the Board in office during the year are disclosed in the Board report that accompanies these financial statements. Key management personnel include the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Animal Welfare and Director of Support Services. (b) Key Management Personnel Compensation The aggregate remuneration paid to key management personnel during the financial year is as follows:
Short term benefits Cash Salary Superannuation Bonus Total
(c)
2016 $ 241,171 33,317 14,721 289,209
2015 $ 214,652 28,899 243,551
The association has no dealings with any other related parties.
NOTE 15 – REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
Amounts due to the auditors of the Association for: Audit of the financial report Financial report preparation assistance Total
2016 $
2015 $
8,500 1,800
7,725 4,532
10,300
12,257
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Ernst & Young 121 Marcus Clarke Street Canberra ACT 2600 Australia GPO Box 281 Canberra ACT 2601
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Incorporated In relation to our audit of the financial report of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Incorporated for the financial year ended 30 June 2016, and in accordance with the requirements of Subdivision 60-C of the Australian Charities and Not-for profits Commission Act 2012, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the Australian Charities and Not-for profits Commission Act 2012 or any applicable code of professional conduct.
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Ben Tansley Partner 25 October 2016
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Independent auditor’s report to the members of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Incorporated We have audited the accompanying financial report of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Incorporated (the “Association”), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2016, and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the board report.
Board Members’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The Board members of the Association are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012, the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT), the Association’s Constitution and By-Laws and for such internal controls as the Board members determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatements, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal controls relevant to the Association’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Association’s internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board members, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence In conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Australian professional accounting bodies and the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012.
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Opinion In our opinion the financial report presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACT) Incorporated as of 30 June 2016, and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012 and Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT).
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