Episode 47: Governance training and training exemptions

Officers of Registered Organisations with financial responsibilities must undertake approved financial training, or apply for an exemption from training, within 6 months of taking office.

We look at:

• what topics are covered in approved financial training
• which office holders are required to undertake financial training
• the circumstances where officers may be eligible for an exemption; and
• what the organisation should do if it wants to apply for exemptions for multiple officers.

2:30     The topics covered in approved financial training
4:23     Which officers need to do financial training
6:10     Who is eligible for an exemption?

• Episode 44: New officer essentials
• Officer induction kit
• Financial training and exemptions tools and resources
• Approved financial training
• Exemption application form 

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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 Commission and its work. The Commission is not able to provide legal or accounting advice.

For further information please see the registered organisations materials on our website or contact us at regorgs@fwc.gov.au.