Unlike for-profit businesses that exist to generate profits for their owners, nonprofit organizations exist to pursue missions that address the needs of society. Nonprofit organizations serve in a variety of sectors, such as religious, education, health, social services, commerce, amateur sports clubs, and the arts. Nonprofits do not have commercial owners and must rely on funds from contributions, membership dues, program revenues, fundraising events, public and private grants, and investment income.
Not-for-profits have unique needs. Concepts such as accounting for public funding, donations, and other sources of revenue and expenditures can present different challenges than in for profit organizations.
This course focuses on specific aspects integral to the introduction of accounting for non-profits, including establishing a chart of accounts and exploring the types of revenue that a typical not-for profit organization obtains and how that revenue is accounted for.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the concepts behind the chart of accounts for a non-profit.
- Identify accounting principles and basic guidelines in a non-profit.
- Explore how accounting principles impact non-profit guidelines.
- Explore funding of a not-for profit including:
- Grants
- Contributions
- Membership
- Explore how to account for and value donated services.
- Identify concepts of the middle man.
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
15 CoursesNot-For-Profit and Small Business Entities Certification
- Introduction to Not-for-Profit Entities
- Introduction to Accounting for Not-For-Profit Entities
- Identifying and Implementing the Proper Balance of Internal Controls
- Segregation of Duties for Core Business Processes
- Bookkeeping: Journals, Subsidiary Ledgers and General Ledger
- Bookkeeping: Payroll And Expenses
- Bookkeeping: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable And Receipts
- Effectively Managing and Controlling Travel and Entertainment (T&E) Expenses
- Management Internal Control Essentials
- Financial Statement Essentials for Not-for-Profits
- Not-for-Profit Financial Statements Part 2
- Not for Profit Financials - Focus on Net Assets
- Cyber Risk in Small-Medium Entities
- Fraud in Small-Medium Entities
- Not-For-Profit Accountability and Responsibility
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Prerequisites
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course. However, it is recommended to take the other courses in the series prior to completing this one.