Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies

Beginner-friendly information you need to successfully manage finances in a not-for-profit organization

Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies is a helpful guide for anyone who is responsible for financial and accounting operations in nonprofit organizations or needs to read and understand a nonprofit financial statement. It includes information on the basics of nonprofit bookkeeping, general nonprofit accounting principles, basic financial statements, and specific laws and regulations that govern the accounting of nonprofit organizations. With the simple guidance in this book, you’ll learn how to keep accurate books in accordance with state and federal laws, even if your professional background isn’t in finance.

Learn the basics of bookkeeping and accounting, including common terminology
Choose the right accounting methods and software for your organization
Apply for, track, and account for federal grants and other grant money
Set up payroll accounts, complete tax forms, and navigate the audit process

Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies is the perfect, easy-to-use resource for nonprofit managers and volunteers who need to learn complex rules and regulations that govern nonprofit accounting and bookkeeping procedures.

Author Biography

Maire Loughran, CPA, is an accountant and auditor with 20 years of experience as a full, adjunct accounting professor. She is author of Financial Accounting For Dummies, Auditing For Dummies, and Intermediate Accounting For Dummies.