How is the ACNC progressing for charities?

Now that we are nearing six months since its commencement, charities have acquired 'the feel' for how ACNC will operate.

Critical dates past and looming are:

• 2 June 2013 - date by which a charity which has been registered can elect to opt out of registration;
• 30 June 2013 – end of the first period to which an Activity Statement will relate for charities with a 30 June accounting period;
• 2 December 2013 – date by which a religious organisation can "opt in" to the register;
• 2 months from receipt of ACNC letter enclosing form of Confirmation Details statement it should be completed and returned to ACNC;
• 31 December 2013 – last date by which the initial Activity Statement must be filed for those charities with a financial period ending 30 June 2013.