ACNC External Conduct Standards Quiz

This quiz is part of our charity governance online learning content.

It covers the ACNC External Conduct Standards:

Read each question and choose the answer you think is correct. If you get a question wrong, you can try again. If you answer every question correctly, you can download our ACNC External Conduct Standards certificate to demonstrate your learning.

ACNC External Conduct Standards Quiz

Question 1

Who needs to comply with the External Conduct Standards?

Charities actively working overseas

Charities that only send funds overseas 

Charities that engage third parties to undertake overseas work on their behalf 

All of the above 

Question 2

Do Basic Religious Charities need to comply with the External Conduct Standards if they operate overseas?

Yes

Question 3

When making funds and resources available for overseas operations, which process should be followed? 

Approval granted by a single person

Formal approval by more than one person

Transferring funds through informal channels

Using third-party intermediaries

Question 4

Which of the following is not an appropriate step to take when working with third parties overseas?

Continuing to work with third parties without monitoring their progress and financial status

Conducting due diligence, such as vetting and background checks

Having a formal written agreement

Regularly reviewing agreements with third party agreements

Question 5

The purpose of External Conduct Standard 1 is to ensure charities:

Remain solvent

Minimise risks to assets

Use their resources to further their charitable purpose

Operate in a way that is consistent with their purpose and character as a not-for-profit

All of the above

Question 6

To meet External Conduct Standard 2, charities should keep records of:

All operations outside Australia, including funds sent for use overseas and work with third parties

Historical charity information from 20 years ago

Question 7

Do charities need to submit their records of overseas activities to the ACNC?

Yes

Only if the information is requested as part of an enquiry or investigation

Question 8

When operating overseas, charities should take steps to minimise risks of:

Corruption

Fraud

Bribery

All of the above 

Question 9

Which of the following is a reasonable step to manage risks of fraud or financial impropriety and meet External Conduct Standard 3? 

Trusting third parties, and not having a formal agreement in place or conducting due diligence

Implementing a clear conflicts of interest policy, and keep an updated conflicts of interest register

Punishing staff for raising concerns or reporting wrongdoing

Making one person responsible for all financial management and decisions

Question 10

Which of the following factors should a charity consider when deciding on reasonable steps to protect vulnerable individuals?

The charity's annual budget

The nature and degree of vulnerability of the people it works with

The charity's marketing strategies

The number of social media followers the charity has

Question 11

Why might a charity choose to seek expert help or advice in meeting the External Conduct Standards?

To gain adequate knowledge and experience

To increase the charity's social media presence

To reduce the number of staff and volunteers

To avoid collaborating with third parties

ACNC External Conduct Standards Quiz

ACNC External Conduct Standards Quiz

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