The purpose of this paper was to analyse the accounting and auditing practices of NGOs in Fiji and to
investigate the motivations behind NGO financial reporting in a seemingly unregulated environment. In
order to analyse the current state of NGO financial reporting, we conducted a content analysis of a sample
of NGO annual reports. In-depth interviews were also conducted to understand the motivations behind the
financial reporting practices. The sample consisted of 20 NGOs operating in Fiji. The analysis reveals
that even in the absence of regulations, NGOs do produce financial reports. It is also revealed that a wide
range of accounting practices is employed by these organisations. There are inconsistencies in the
application of accounting conventions identified in this paper. Auditing practices are also questionable in
certain cases. In the absence of regulations, auditors are providing a range of non-audit services to their
audit clients. This may have implications for their independence.