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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

The Charity CFO

The nonprofit sector is full of rewarding and impactful careers because it plays a crucial role in addressing various social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. Ready to dive deep into this exciting realm?

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Nonprofit Compliance Requirements

The Charity CFO

What Does Nonprofit Compliance Mean? Compliance is the act of assuring the public that nonprofit organizations are obeying the appropriate laws, contracts and commitments that they enter into as a nonprofit organization. Requirements at the federal and state levels also vary.

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Do Nonprofits Pay taxes? It’s Complicated.

The Charity CFO

So if you’re new to nonprofit accounting , you shouldn’t make too many assumptions about which taxes you will (or won’t) have to pay. . In this article, we’ll do our best to answer the most the most common tax-related questions for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Do nonprofits pay property tax? What’s a Form 990?

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Do You Need to Register to Fundraise Online? A Crash Course

Get Fully Funded

Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. As a nonprofit leader, you are likely familiar with donation solicitation laws. For anyone experienced in nonprofit fundraising, this may seem like an obvious question.

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PPP Round 2 and Other Updates

Non Profit Accounting Academy

On December 27, 2020, a new Covid-19 relief bill called the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (“the new bill”) was signed into law. While the new bill includes many benefits, a few provisions are especially interesting for nonprofits. Paycheck Protection Program Round 2. Thank goodness!

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Which IRS Form 990 Should Your Nonprofit File?

The Charity CFO

Every tax exempt nonprofit must file IRS Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) every year. That’s right, your nonprofit needs to file an IRS return. In fact, as a nonprofit organization, the expectations for transparency and accountability are higher than those for for-profit businesses.

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How to Comply with Accounting Standards for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. Nonprofit organizations distinguish themselves from for-profit entities through their purpose and mission. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?