Facilitator: Anne Freiermuth, CPA
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 students to the basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Participants will be exposed to foundational accounting principles and their practical applications. This will include understanding cash vs. accrual basis, the matching principle, fund accounting, functional allocations, and how to read and prepare financial statements.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Series participants will be introduced to fundamental accounting rules (generally accepted accounting principles) and financial reports of nonprofit organizations.
- Series participants will analyze which transactions get recorded in the accounting system and how.
- Series participants will be able to recognize allocation methodologies and how they impact financial statements and external oversight.
- Series participants will be able to record common accounting transactions.
MODULE OVERVIEW:
Module I: Introduction and Contributions Accounting
Wednesday, Mar 18 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Module II: Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Reading Financials, Allocating Expenses
Thursday, Mar 19 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Module III: Putting it all Together: Case Study Year One
Wednesday, Mar 25 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Module IV: Putting It All Together: Case Study Year Two
Thursday, Mar 26| 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
LEVEL: Intro/Intermediate
TARGET AUDIENCE: Executive directors & CEOs, CFO’s, finance staff, Board treasurers and finance committees.
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**Must Sign up Before Series Begins. Encourages you email nonprofit@callutheran.edu with questions.**
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