Nonprofit Accounting Basics

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Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement

As part of FASB’s ongoing initiative to improve the effectiveness of the notes to the financial statements, modifications were made to the fair value measurement disclosures.  On August 28, 20

Accounting 101

Financial accounting is the act of tracking transactions with the goal of providing accurate and timely information about an organization’s financial position and performance.  Without account

Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative Website

Beginning November 1, 2017 the NonprofitAccountingBasics.org website added an important new resource it its “Fundamentals” section.

Operating Reserves: The Key to Building Financial Flexibility

The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative Workgroup (NORI) first began meeting in 2007 to address the alarming

Compensation Philosophy

Salaries and compensation packages are determined as part of employment negotiations.

Expenses

In this section we will cover:

  • Payroll
  • Facilities
  • Travel
  • Meeting
  • Allocating Expenses

Policies

Creating a policy is like making a decision when you have time to be thoughtful, to do adequate research, and to consult colleagues and other professionals rather than making decisions in haste as

Gift Acceptance

A gift acceptance policy allows the board to define the parameters and guidelines for eliminating controversial or risky donations. Unwelcome donations might include gifts that:

Conflict of Interest

What is conflict of interest?

A conflict of interest arises when a board or a staff member is in a situation where his decision making may be impaired by personal, financial, or other busin

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