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June 29, 2008
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Some useful links that offer information about accounting questions, organizations, and practices.
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March 30, 2005
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An early entry in the FAQ that still provides some useful advice.
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March 30, 2005
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The approaches are different depending on whether the investment has an easy to measure value (like publicly traded stock) or not.
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August 17, 2008
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The accrual method is generally regarded as the standard.
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March 30, 2005
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There are some organizations that offer help in making connections.
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March 30, 2005
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Two universities offer programs about nonprofits.
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March 30, 2005
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Enacted in the wake of corporate scandals, 'SOX' sets new standards of accountability and board behavior. Strictly speaking, most apply only to publicly-traded corporations, but there's more to it than that.
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January 6, 2006
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Online resources for assisting nonprofits achieve sound financial management.
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October 23, 2006
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Fund accounting software is used by larger organizations and those with more complicated accounting situations. Some organizations can use software designed for households or small businesses.
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March 30, 2005
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It depends how the resulting revenue will be treated.
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March 30, 2005
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Donations are deductible if made to a recognized 501(c)(3) organization, or one that meets the qualifications of such.
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March 18, 2009
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Maybe. But the accounting rules make clear that it only happens in very special cases.
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March 30, 2005
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Here is a sample of a detailed list of policies governing how the board of a larger nonprofit might deal with financial oversight and controls.
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November 9, 2007
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Internet resources for advertising and locating npo employment opportunities that are organized for regions and localities.
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March 30, 2005
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Recent editions have features suited to many nonprofits. It does not appear that it's advantageous to buy the special 'nonprofit' edition.
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July 23, 2008
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The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits suggests it be done annually, and offers some criteria. More information is added from the Free Management Library.
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August 17, 2008
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New information about volunteers is required in the new Form 990, to be used by many nonprofits in 2009 and beyond.
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October 24, 2008
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There is no standard format for the Annual Report but many states and some watchdog organizations have requirements for annual reporting.
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August 17, 2008
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When should donors be concerned about average costs (ratios) in evaluating the performance of organizations which seek donations as one of the ways they raise the money they need to operate?
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August 6, 2009
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Organizations often tussle over which department should open the envelopes that might contain donations. Strong arguments can be advanced to support the differing views.
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August 27, 2008
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An annotated compilation of FAQ items dealing with nonprofits and technology.
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October 18, 2009
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Rules that took effect 12/15/98 require organizations to screen activities carefully if they include a fund-raising appeal and are not classified as fund-raising in the accounts; three writers explain the background.
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June 6, 2005
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The word 'audit' is used in lots of ways. This article focuses on issues and resources for a financial audit by an accountant or CPA.
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October 10, 2009
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An annotated list of resources of interest or use to nonprofits.
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September 24, 2007
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A classified list compiled for the Internet Nonprofit Center by Prof. Peter Dobkin Hall sometime in the mid-1990s
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August 17, 2008
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A listing of various publications suggested by readers. Part I of a three-part listing.
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August 17, 2008
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Some advice about choosing this kind of software. (Some from the early days of the FAQ that probably needs to be updated.)
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September 20, 2007
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Here is a list compiled in 1996.
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March 30, 2005
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Some observers say running a nonprofit is much harder.
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March 18, 2009
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Besides finding the money, you mean? Well, there are actually several issues that you should consider before running your own fundraising campaign.
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