Idaho Nonprofit Center - Idaho Gives is Tomorrow!
An announcement from our partner, Idaho Nonprofit Center Idaho Gives is a day for philanthropy across Idaho A day for nonprofits to tell their stories and share with you how their work enhances communities throughout our state. A day for Idahoans to come together with one voice of support for our nonprofits, big and small. A day for you to find your passion and share it! We’re hoping you will join us here on May 2, 2013 to make a contribution to the nonprofit you support, and maybe find a few new friends.
Are You Audit Ready? Part 3
Yesterday (read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series) we talked through best practices in the first three of the following four key questions and critical next steps Do I need an audit or will a financial review suffice? When should I conduct my audit? What are the most critical criteria in selecting an audit firm? What do I need to do to prepare for my audit? Today we will cover the last question / next step.
Are You Audit Ready? Part 2
As we began to discuss on Tuesday (Read Part 1 of this series), once you have identified that you are required to, or that you would voluntarily like to conduct an audit, you will want to understand the following key questions and critical next steps: Do I need an audit or will a financial review suffice? When should I conduct my audit? What are the most critical criteria in selecting an audit firm?
Are You Audit Ready? Part 1
As many nonprofits have wrapped up their fiscal year end process, a natural next step is preparing for your annual 990 IRS filing and (if required) your annual audit. We will save the 990 IRS filing for another day and another entry, but for now let’s tackle some of the basics as it relates to nonprofit audits. Umm… so what exactly is the purpose of an audit? An audit as defined by The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is a process for testing the accuracy and completeness of information presented in an organization's financial statements.
Easy Office Webinar: Grant Tracking
Check out this 30 minute video from Mary Leaton, CPA, Director of Accounting Services. She quickly outlines the basic tenants to tracking and managing your grants. Mary leverages her 20+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, along with her current responsibility for over $100M in grants, to deliver quick succinct best practices. Let us know what you think!