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7 Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Accountant

The Charity CFO

Here are seven questions to ask a nonprofit accountant before working with them. As a nonprofit leader, you know nonprofit accounting isn’t the same as for-profit business accounting. Yet, it’s all too common for nonprofits to hire an accounting team with little to no experience in nonprofit accounting.

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

The Charity CFO

In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. Myth #1: Nonprofit Accounting is Completely Different from For-Profit Accounting One reason accountants seeking a new role may steer clear of a nonprofit accounting position is that they assume the methods are completely different.

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics for Founders, Board Members & Executives

The Charity CFO

And then, there are a series of reports and financial statements you’ll use to communicate the financial reality of your organization to potential donors, the IRS, watchdog agencies, and other stakeholders. The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. .