Accounting for nonprofits classifies expenses by functional area in compliance with unique reporting requirements for nonprofits. Take a deep dive into nonprofit functional accounting.
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Why Using Spreadsheets for Nonprofit Financials Spell Danger
Using spreadsheets for nonprofit financials causes frustration and unreliable results. This blog post explores the potential dangers of preparing nonprofit financials with off-the-shelf spreadsheet software.
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Not-for-Profit Organizations must follow strict accounting guidelines. Trying to shoe-horn the functionality of an off-the-self commercial accounting package, such as QuickBooks for Nonprofits, can be risky. There is no one-size fits all when it comes to nonprofit accounting software.
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The main difference between for-profit and nonprofit accounting is that for-profit businesses operate under the principles of profit and loss, while nonprofits operate under the principles of social welfare.
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True fund accounting software for nonprofits must track revenue and expenses to demonstrate accountability and compliance. Let’s take a deep dive into the advantages of fund accounting software.
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