Nonprofit Accounting Bootcamp — Four Part Series

Understanding the unique accounting principles and requirements that apply to nonprofits is critical for your mission to succeed. This four-module seminar series will introduce you to the basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Participants will be exposed to foundational accounting principles and their practical applications, including understanding cash versus accrual basis, the matching principle, fund accounting, functional allocations and how to read and prepare financial statements. 

Learning outcomes:

1. Series participants will be introduced to fundamental accounting rules (generally accepted accounting principles) and financial reports of nonprofit organizations.
2. Series participants will analyze which transactions get recorded in the accounting system and how.
3. Series participants will be able to recognize allocation methodologies and how they impact financial statements and external oversight.
4. Series participants will be able to record common accounting transactions.

Module overview:

Module I: Introduction and Contributions Accounting
Wednesday, March 18, 1-4 p.m.

Module II: Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Reading Financials, Allocating Expenses
Thursday, March 19, 1-4 p.m.

Module III: Putting it all Together: Case Study Year One
Wednesday, March 25, 1-4 p.m.

Module IV: Putting It All Together: Case Study Year Two
Thursday, March 26, 1-4 p.m.

Level: Introductory/Intermediate

Target audience: Executive directors, CEOs, CFOs, finance staff, board treasurers and finance committees

Individual members: No additional fee
Organizational members: No additional fee
Non-members: $225

Instructor Anne Freiermuth, CPA, is a Principal at Mission Math and has over 20 years of experience working with over 50 nonprofit organizations in the areas of accounting, audit preparation, human resource management, board presentations and governance policy development. She regularly teaches nonprofit accounting, notably for the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, UCLA Extension, Center for Nonprofit Leadership, The Nonprofit Partnership, American Jewish University and Riordan Leadership Institute.

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