Handling Accounting
Accounting: A system for providing financial information about an organization.
Accounting includes: Documenting Classifying Analyzing Interpreting financial records Auditing Taxes
Audit Tests accuracy and completeness of financial records Cover letter Financial statements GAAP notes Fiscal year comparisons
Reasons to audit Funder request Board reassurance Confirm finances Develop financial systems
Not-for-Profit differences Accounting for contributions Capitalizing and depreciating assets Modified cash-basis accounting Functional expense Development financial statements
Accounting system Procedures for recording Chart of accounts General ledger Journals & subsidiary Checkbook Accounting procedures manual
Why do accounting? Meet government requirements Understand financial status Effective resource use Prevent overspending
Not-for-Profit accounting steps Find an accountant Choose software Conduct transactions Analyze transactions Record in journals Post to ledger Analyze ledger Make corrections