This extremely accessible resource is packed with expert advice on the financial reporting, accounting and control situations unique to nonprofit enterprises. Provides complete guidance for various types of organizations, tax and compliance reporting requirements, illustrated explanations of diverse types of acceptable statements, a how-to section on setting up and keeping books along with step-by-step procedures and forms plus commentary on computers and accounting software. The revised and updated edition covers SFAS No. 116 and 117 as well as a discussion of a new AICPA exposure draft covering consolidated financial statements of affiliated organizations. Supplemented annually.

The 2008 Cumulative Supplement contains the following: We have updated Appendix D, Summary of Emerging Issues for Not-for-Profit Organizations, which highlights accounting, financial reporting, tax, and regulatory compliance issues, including their potential impact. SAS 112 (which replaced SAS 60) is addressed in Chapter 24 as well as Appendix E. Chapter 26 on Investments includes the Alternative Investments Practice Aid issued by the Alternative Investments Task Force established by the Audit Issues Task Force of the Auditing Standards Board. In addition, we have included a new, comprehensive whitepaper on this topic (useful for management, the board and the auditors) as Appendix F. Another white paper, helping management and the board to understand the balance sheet, has been added as Appendix G. Chapter 28 discusses some of the IRS’ proposed revisions to Form 990 and provides a website where you may obtain the most recent status and information.

Financial And Accounting Guide For Not-For-Profit Organizations Seventh Edition 2009 Cumulative Supplement

Accounting principles for non-profit organizations follow general accounting rules, but there are complex areas including fund accounting, cash versus accrual accounting, transfers and appropriations, treatment of fixed assets and pledge/non-cash contributions. This is a guide to those areas.

The 2003 Cumulative Supplement (0-471-25015-5) completely updates the sixth edition of Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations. It includes: Summary of the FASB2s proposed new "principles-based approach" to setting future accounting standards. Discussion of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and its possible effects on not-for-profit organizations. U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) Amendment No. 3, Independence Current pronouncements from the AICPA, FASB, and GASB