Nonprofit Accounting Basics

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Board Composition

A nonprofit board should be comprised of individuals who have the necessary skills, expertise, and diversity to effectively oversee the organization’s ope

Accounting for Special Events

Summer is over and event season is upon us.

Protecting Your Organization and Federal Funds: The Role of Procurement Policies in Risk Management

Implementing spending requirements protects against the improper use of funds.

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How to Become a Tax-Exempt Organization

The terms “nonprofit” and “tax-exempt organization” are often used interchangeably.

Term Limits

The purpose of term limits is to provide rejuvenation to the board, eliminate stagnation, and allow the board to evolve as organizational needs evolve.

Contributed Nonfinancial Assets Presentation and Disclosures

New disclosures are required upon implementation of Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2020-07, which was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to increase transparency of contrib

Debt to Assets Ratio

This is one of many leverage ratios used to determine the financial viability of an organization.

Board Member Compensation

There is no federal law that prohibits nonprofits from compensating their board members but some states may forbid compensation for board service.