Knowledge base
From fundraising to audits, human resources to technology, check-out our knowledge base below to find the answers to your most pressing questions.
AUDIT
What Should You Do to Prepare for the Audit?
Before you start an audit process, what questions should your team consider?
Preparing for the Year End Audit
Another article on how to prepare for your year-end audit. What are the best practices to make sure the audit runs as smoothly as possible?
Phew, We're Done With the Audit, Now What?
After the audit, what questions should your team ask the accountants and internal management?
CASH FLOW
How-To_Prepare Prepare Cash Flow Projections
Watch a 12-minute video that provides an introduction and teaches you the basics.
Prepare Your Own Cash Flow Projections
Download an excel template that allows you to fill out custom information to create your own cash flow projection
Cash Flow Projections Template
This spreadsheet is a great tool to help forecast your cash flow for the next ten years. It also has an amortization scheduled attached.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Nonprofit Financial Statements
FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14 marks the largest change to nonprofit accounting guidelines in over 20 years. Are you prepared?
Jump Start your Accounting Department
Are you an ED or board member frustrated with the lack of financial reporting? What is the base line data you should expect? Learn how to engage your accounting department.
Changes to Nonprofit Financial Statements
Have you heard the news about the changes in how nonprofits present their financial statements?
FUNDRAISING
Accounting for Fundraisers
Are you planning a fundraising event, but don't know how to account for donated services or prizes? Are you confused how you should account for the event?
Maximizing Online Donations
Are you curious how to improve your online donations? Would you like to learn about free resources to help launch a campaign? Learn from one of the country's leading experts on fundraising.
Accepting Bitcoin Donations
Learn the basics for accepting and valuing donations of bitcoin and other crypto assets.
OPERATIONS
Perform a Mini-Assessment of Your Financial Department
How do you know if your financial department has the right skill set for the job?
Why Do So Many Nonprofits Have Problems with Their Accounting?
Many nonprofits have difficulty producing on time and accurate reporting. Learn more as to why this is a systemic issue.
TECHNOLOGY
ACCOUNTING
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