Episode 29: The annual return: Compliance simplified

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Our final podcast for 2021 is about the annual return of information, which needs to be lodged with the ROC by 31st March 2022. This podcast will help you to get on the front-foot as you prepare to lodge your annual return early next year.

The ROC has worked with registered organisations to improve compliance with the annual return requirements, however there are some common non-compliance issues we see each year we’d like to bring to your attention. Listening to the latest podcast can help you lodge your organisation’s annual return correctly the first time.

Episode highlights

1:47 Purpose of the annual return
4:05 Update on the portal project
5:20 Common compliance issues
10:18 Elected non-office positions
14:41 Declaration requirements
16:36 The Digital Classroom and the annual return e-learning module

Downloads and links

Episode 29 transcript
Digital classroom annual return module
Annual return e-learning module
Annual return and notification of changes tools and resources

Disclaimer

ROCpod is the official podcast of the Registered Organisations Commission. It is copyright to the Commonwealth of Australia. The opinions expressed in ROCpod are the opinions of the particular speaker and not necessarily the opinions of the Registered Organisations Commission. This information is general and is not intended to be comprehensive, it is designed to assist in gaining an understanding of the relevant provisions of the legislation, the ROC and its work. The ROC is not able to provide legal or accounting advice. For further information please see the materials on our website www.roc.gov.au or contact us at regorgs@roc.gov.au