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Fundamentals

  • Accounting 101
    • Accounting 101
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
    • Cash vs. Accrual
    • Reconciling Accounts
    • Petty Cash
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Fixed Assets
    • Depreciation
    • Inventory
    • Accounts Payable
    • Line of Credit
    • Payroll
    • Should I use accounting software?
    • Sample Amortization Schedule
  • Starting a Nonprofit
    • Internal Structure
      • Founder's Role
      • Forming a Board
        • Composition of the First Board
        • Size of the Board
        • Term Limits
        • Bylaws
      • Define Purpose and Mission
      • Strategic and Financial Planning
      • Setting Up Office
    • External Process
      • Incorporation
      • Tax Exemption
      • State, County and Municipality Requirements
  • Internal Controls
    • Internal Controls for Small Organizations
      • Writing Checks
      • Other Cash
        • Bank Reconciliations
        • Petty Cash
      • Payroll
        • Time Sheets
      • Recording Other Transactions
        • Journal Entries
      • Credit Card Transactions
      • Lockboxes
      • Sending Invoices
    • Internal Controls for Medium-Sized Organizations
      • General Information
      • Cash
      • Investments
      • Fixed Assets
      • Receivables
      • Payables
      • Revenues/Deferred Revenue
      • Expenses
        • Payroll Expenses
        • Facilities Expenses
        • Travel Expenses
        • Meeting Expenses
        • Allocating Expenses
      • Financial Reporting
      • Other Issues
  • Internal Reporting & Financial Management
    • Financial Management: Introduction
      • Stewardship & Accountability
      • The Finance Committee and Committee Chair Responsibilities
      • Systems & Procedures
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    • Outsourced Services
      • Outsourced Accounting Services
    • Budgeting and Financial Planning
      • The Budgeting Process
      • Budgeting Practices
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      • Basic Accrual Concepts
      • Budgeting for Capital
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      • Statement of Financial Position
      • Statement of Financial Activities
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  • Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI)
    • About the Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI)
    • NORI Document Library
    • Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA)

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