accounting

The Basic Principals of a Homeowners Association
Many new homeowners find that the home purchasing process is a challenge. When you combine that with the addition of a Homeowners Association (or HOA) the process can seem downright overwhelming. Though not necessarily a secret, the world of HOA’s is largely unknown to those who aren’t involved in one. At its simplest, an…

Reconciling a Checking Account
Why it is important to reconcile a checking account, and exact steps on how to do it.

See Strength In Numbers: The Annual PTA or PTO Audit
The annual PTA/PTO financial review (aka audit) is something that often strikes fear into the hearts of many Treasurers and committee members. Many consider this mandatory task a tiresome burden at best or a complete nightmare at worst; but it doesn’t have to be that way. DEVELOP A NETWORK Utilize your local PTA/PTO community to streamline…

Can You Get Membership Management Software Free?
Yes you can! Announcing Member Tracker. This type of membership software through other providers starts at $30 per month and increases with the more members you get. So as your organization grows, your cost goes up. No thanks! Why not fix your cost at $0 and be on your way with that decision?MemberTracker is the easy…

Managing Your Baseball Team’s Books
Are you great at keeping score at the game, but not so much when it comes to the team accounting? While there should be a healthy amount of fun involved managing a baseball team, keeping the books is serious business. National trends show that the cost of playing sports continues to increase, so it is…

Nonprofit New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Ducks in a Row
2015. Can you believe Y2K was a whole 15 years ago? We may not be facing a millennium-based computer bug meltdown, but time of year is wrought with its own set of challenges. Holiday shopping, school breaks, vacations, and more social interaction than you’re used to. All of that can add up to a lot of stress.…

Choosing a Nonprofit Bank
How to Choose a Bank for Your Non-Profit As a non-profit organization, you can expect a lot from your bank. Assuming your account is in good standing and you follow best practices, you should be able to find a bank that will give you great service and not charge you at all for it! Shop…

Nonprofit Audit Guidelines
Get Started With Non-Profit Your Financial Review or Audit If you do not have a national organization that provides you with Audit guidelines, here are some ideas on how to get started:

Nonprofit Audits & Financial Reviews
Is it an Audit or a Financial Review? The intention is the same, as it is the same process. The difference is in who does it! If a paid tax professional does it, it will probably be called an audit. If unpaid volunteers do it, it will probably be called a financial review. We use…