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  • Accounting 101
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    • Cash vs. Accrual
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        • Size of the Board
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      • Define Purpose and Mission
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      • Setting Up Office
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    • Financial Management: Introduction
      • Stewardship & Accountability
      • The Finance Committee and Committee Chair Responsibilities
      • Systems & Procedures
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      • About Operating Reserves for Nonprofits
    • Outsourced Services
      • Outsourced Accounting Services
      • Outsourcing the Strategic Financial Function
    • Budgeting and Financial Planning
      • The Budgeting Process
      • Budgeting Practices
      • Budgeting Terms & Concepts
      • Basic Accrual Concepts
      • Budgeting for Capital
    • Internal Reports
      • Statement of Financial Position
      • Statement of Financial Activities
    • Tools & Tips
  • Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI)
    • About the Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI)
    • NORI Document Library
    • Related Resources
    • Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA)
  • Governance & Policies
    • Board's Role
      • Setting Organizational Direction
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      • Building a Competent Board
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  • Introduction to OMB Circular A-133
  • Matching, Level of Effort, and Earmarking
  • OMB Circular A-133-Reporting
  • Period of Availability of Federal Funds
  • Procurement and Suspension and Debarment
  • Program Income
  • Real Property Acquisition and Relocation Assistance
  • Special Tests and Provisions
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