FINANCE WORKSHOP ACCOUNTING UPDATES 2/10/16
AGENDA YEAR END REMINDER NOTICE PPS TAX EXEMPT LETTER ONLINE PAYMENT – STATUS UPDATE FUNDRAISING WITH 3 RD PARTY WEBSITES
YEAR END REMINDER Accounting sends out Mid-April. To ensure transactions are completed and expenditures get into proper fiscal year. Cutoff Dates - Budget, Grants, SBF, PO’s, Contracts, Material Stock Requests, Invoices, PCard, Reimbursements, Private Marketplace. Contacts for assistance, questions, concerns.
YEAR END PLANNING Accounting rule: Goods and services must be received by last day of the fiscal year (June 30) or grant period (varies) to be included in that year’s expenditures. We can not use PO, order, or encumbrance date. Consider time needed to get entire purchase process done. Work backwards from Step 1. IT Purchases may take more time to process. A back order or other contract/order/delivery delay can push your expenditure to the next year.
PPS TAX EXEMPT LETTER
CROWDFUNDING Collecting money online to: Start a Business Provide Financial Assistance to a Person Fund a Charity Examples of Platforms: GoFundMe DonorsChoose
CROWDFUNDING UNDERSTAND ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Read the fine print: HOW DO WE GET THE MONEY? (PPS NOT SET UP TO ACCEPT) WILL I HAVE TO GIVE UP MY SSN TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT? WHAT HAPPENS TO FUNDS RAISED IF WE DON’T REACH OUR GOAL? WHAT FEES WILL BE DEDUCTED? GO FUND ME: 4% + 3.9% Pay Pal DONORS CHOOSE: 15% at Donor’s option
CROWDFUNDING TAX ISSUES ARE MURKY Every circumstance is different Get advice from your tax professional CAN DONORS TAKE A DEDUCTION? WILL I BE TAXED ON MONEY IF IT IS DEPOSITED TO MY BANK ACCOUNT?
CROWDFUNDING RECOMMENDATION: USE PTA FOR ONLINE CAMPAIGNS RESOURCES: BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU- WISE GIVING GUIDE : IRS PUB 526- CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS:
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PURCHASE RECEIPTING AND ONLINE WEB STORE/PAYMENT SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF PROJECT: Accepts credit cards Ability for parents/guardians to pay online Streamlines payment process Summarizes transactions to account for revenue Provides payment details for activities/events Ability for teachers/coaches to access information
PURCHASE RECEIPTING AND ONLINE WEB STORE/PAYMENT SYSTEM PROJECT UPDATE: RFP Process TIMELINE: 1 st Phase 2 nd Phase
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