Resources for Chapter Treasurers

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF THE TREASURER

• Chapter Treasurer Job Description
• Board Fiduciary Responsibility

2. HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHAPTER'S BOOKS AND RECORDS

• Chapter Financial Summary Report
• Preparing the Chapter Audit
• What Records to Keep and for How Long
• Record Retention Guidelines and Checklist
   

3. SAMPLE POLICIES FOR CHAPTERS

• Travel Policy
• Budget Policy
• Financial Review/Audit Policy
• Check-Writing Policy
• Financial Reimbursement Policy
• Investment Policy
• Reserve Policy

4. HOW TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE THE CHAPTER BUDGET

• Key Budget Development Steps
• Cash-flow planning
• Sample Reports to Give to Chapter Board
  • Statement of Financial Position: Balance Sheet
  • Statement of Activities: Profit/Loss
  • Statement of Cash Flows

5. TAX FILING INFORMATION

• Canadian Requirements
• U.S. Requirements
• State Filing Requirements

6. SUPPORT FROM AFP GLOBAL

• IRS Group Exemption Letter for Chapters
• Chapter Insurance Information