Not-for-Profit Guide to Financial Reporting
Pasquale De Marco
Verlag: Publishdrive
Beschreibung
**Not-for-Profit Guide to Financial Reporting: A Comprehensive Resource for Nonprofits and Stakeholders** In the ever-evolving landscape of not-for-profit organizations, financial reporting stands as a cornerstone of transparency, accountability, and public trust. This comprehensive guide provides a thorough understanding of the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and best practices specific to not-for-profit organizations, empowering them to effectively communicate their financial position, performance, and activities to stakeholders. With a focus on clarity and practicality, this guide delves into the unique characteristics of not-for-profit organizations and how they shape their financial reporting practices. It explores the role of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) in setting standards for not-for-profit financial reporting and examines the key provisions of these standards in detail. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of financial statements, including the balance sheet, statement of financial activities, and statement of cash flows. It explains the components of each statement, the accounting principles underlying its preparation, and how to interpret the information presented. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of notes to financial statements and supplementary information in providing a holistic view of an organization's financial health. Recognizing the significance of revenue recognition for not-for-profit organizations, this guide dedicates a section to explaining the different types of revenue, including contributions, grants, and fees for services. It also addresses the complexities of recognizing revenue when restrictions are imposed by donors or grantors, ensuring accurate and transparent reporting. Furthermore, the guide explores the classification, definition, and allocation of expenses and costs, addressing the unique considerations for not-for-profit organizations. It also covers the recognition of depreciation and amortization, the disclosure of related-party transactions, and the management of risk and uncertainty in the not-for-profit sector. Written in an engaging and accessible style, this guide is an indispensable resource for not-for-profit organizations, donors, creditors, government agencies, and other stakeholders. It empowers readers to understand and utilize financial reporting information to make informed decisions, promote accountability, and strengthen the impact of not-for-profit organizations in society. If you like this book, write a review!
Verfügbar seit: 02.06.2025.
Drucklänge: 158 Seiten.
