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Getting Started as PTO / PTA Treasurer

A Free Guide from MoneyMinder

You've been elected PTA or PTO Treasurer. Now what?

Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) and Associations (PTA) depend on volunteer power to keep them going. Many talented and dedicated people send on boards and committees to serve students, teachers and the greater school communities. One of the most significant of these volunteer roles is the PTO and PTA Treasurer.

Overseeing the finances of your parent group can feel daunting. Where do you start?

Getting Started as PTA Treasurer

This free 14-page e-guide gives you a quick, easy read on how to get started as a PTO or PTA Treasurer.

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What's Inside

How do you develop a budget? What is a critical documents binder? What should go in the Treasurer's Report? We've got the basic info you need in this getting started guide!

✓ About the PTO Treasurer Role

✓ Transitioning from the prior Treasurer

✓ Getting Organized

✓ Treasurers Bin Checklist

✓ Critical Documents Binder Checklist

✓ Daily Operations Binder Checklist

✓ Document Retention Checklist

✓ PTO & PTA Budgeting + Sample Budget

✓ Reconciliation

✓ The Monthly Audit

✓ Essential Steps in Your First Year

✓  Reporting to Your Board

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PTO & PTA Resources from MoneyMinder

Getting Started PTO Treasurer

Getting Started

After you've been elected treasurer, download this free getting started guide. 

PTO PTA Budgeting

Budgeting Help

Experience-backed process to help you prepare the PTO or PTA budget

PTO & PTA Handling Money Payments and Banking

Payments & Banking

Handle cash, checks. banks, credit cards and more, with safeguards and transparency.

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Reconciliation

Take the stress out of bank reconciliations as you ensure your group's financial integrity.

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Board Meetings

Respect your volunteer board members by running effective, purposeful meetings.

PTO PTA Audits

Audits & Financial Reviews

It is highly recommended for Treasurers to do a monthly mini-audit and an annual one.

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Taxes & Insurance

Ensure smooth operations and mitigate potential risks.

How to Give the PTO _ PTA Treasurer Report

Treasurer's Report

Give the PTO / PTA Treasurer's Report with confidence.

Wrapping Up PTO PTA Treasurer

Year-End

From audits to IRS requirements, close out your PTA or PTO's year for success. 

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