Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies
- ISBN13: 9780470432365
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Product DescriptionYour hands-on guide to keeping great records and keeping your nonprofit running smoothly Need to get your nonprofit books in order? This practical guide has everything you need to know to operate your nonprofit according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) — from documenting transactions and budgeting to filing taxes, preparing financial statements, and much more. You’ll see how to stay organized, keep records, and be prepared for an audit. Begin with the basics — understand common financial terms, choose your accounting methods, and work with financial statements Balance your nonprofit books — set up a chart of accounts, record transactions, plan your budget, and balance your cash flow Get the 4-1-1 on federal grants — find grants and apply for them, track and account for federal dollars, and prepare for a grant audit Stay in good standing with Uncle Sam — set up payroll accounts for employees, calculate taxes and deductions, and complete tax forms Close out your books — prepare the necessary financial statements, know which accounts to close, and prepare for the next accounting cycle Know what to do if you get audited — form an internal audit committee, follow IRS rules of engagement, and keep an immaculate paper trail Open the book and find: The difference between bookkeeping and accounting How to maintain a manual or computer record-keeping system Ten vital things to know when keeping the books Do’s and don’ts of managing federal grant money How to prepare for an audit of your financial statements IRS Form 990 good practices The most common errors found during nonprofit audits How to figure out employee payroll deductions and taxes
Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies
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March 8th, 2010 at 7:41 am
I have enjoyed thumbing thru this very informative and valuable book, `Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting for Dummies. ‘ The author, Ms. Farris, makes it easy to read and follow, unlike other `boring’ bookkeeping and accounting books that I have in my extensive collection of business related books.
As a Project Director, business coach and consultant for a non-profit organization, I have the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs. I make it a point to introduce this book to all of my clients who are starting or have an existing non-profit organization. In my opinion, every non-profit organization should own a copy of this book as a quick desktop reference guide!
Thumbs up to Ms. Farris for a great resource!
Sylvia Browder
Women’s Business Center, Inc.
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Rating: 5 / 5
March 8th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Sharon has done a exceptional writing of this book. As someone who has served on a few Non-Profit Boards, this book has the ability to clearly give directions on how to do the numbers within a Non-profit. I’ve ask the Non-Profits that I’m associated with to make it a must read for all of staff and Board Of Directors.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 8th, 2010 at 10:59 am
As a partner of a start up enterprise and also in the transition of departing my 9 to 5 I really didn’t have the time for reading a textbook or trudging through a CPA white paper or dissertation !Lol ! Thats another story!I did ask pertinent questions to those who were in the Non-profit arena as pertaining to the financial aspects of the business!I must confess that my background is in Public Relations and my experience in Financial arena comes down to balancing my checkbook , purchasing personal items and making sure my bills are paid!So by the advice of a dear friend this book was mention and I purchased it. Let me first start off by saying this book is written straight forward as a reference for those who need to know accounting and bookkeeping for their non-profit!It’s clear and concise manner it which it addresses some the questions many people have in entering this arena!The examples are wonderful and easy to understand!The technical languages of accounting and bookkeeping has been explained so that practical application may be available and use readily! I highly recommend this book!So please let your friends and family know this gem is waiting to be discover for all those who are thinking about entering the Non-profit area or those who are in the this arena and just need some refreshing!Buy it and try it and you will see !
Rating: 5 / 5