Praise for THE SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING, FORMATION & REPORTING
>--Richard Tierney, Director of Finance, North Shore Animal League America
>--Rev. Luke L. Travers, OSB, Business Officer, Delbarton School/St. Mary's Abbey
>--Gail Rizick, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, Cr.FA, ASA
YOUR A-TO-Z GUIDE TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT FORMATION, ACCOUNTING, AND REPORTING
If you need basic, easy-to-understand information on how Not-for-Profit organizations are formed, how they're structured, and the unique accounting and reporting issues they face, The Simplified Guide to Not-for-Profit Accounting, Formation, and Reporting is the only resource you need.
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• Step-by-step instructions for forming a Not-for-Profit
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• Developing a "chart of accounts" and operating budgets
• Not-for-Profit accounting rules and GAAP
• Everything you need to know about the new Form 990
• Accounting for unrestricted and restricted contributions, grants, and other revenue
• Plus much more!

Whether you are performing accounting functions, responsible for financial management, or simply want to understand Not-for-Profit accounting, operations, and reporting, The Simplified Guide to Not-for-Profit Accounting, Formation, and Reporting is a great and handy book to have around for easy reference.