Non profit organizations have unique bookkeeping and accounting needs and as such, they require the knowledge and expertise that are specific to them. They need to be able to effectively:
- Manage donors, grants, and pledges
- Allocate expenses across multiple programs
- Post and track income and expenses by fund
- Comply with the relevant tax authorities regulations as they apply to Non-profits
- and, retrieve relevant individualized reports for any program at any given time
APO Bookkeeping has bookkeepers that are dedicated to the maintenance of Not-For-Profit (NFP) organizations, and are fully versed in the special needs of Non-Profits bookkeeping. We ensure that the key part of the bookkeeping and accounting system – the chart of accounts, is accurately set up so that all the different parts fall in place. We use classes for multiple programs so that they can be easily tracked with customized reporting, and journalize transactions to allocate expense burden to individual programs. Engaging and utilizing bookkeepers who understand your organization inside out and able to maintain your books in like manner, will allow your CPA little to no time making adjustments to financial reports.
APO Bookkeeping structures your donor contributions as well as expenses in order to supply you with relevant reports to know where you are financially at any given time. We also ensure that your chart of accounts is accurately setup in order to make preparing your 990 filing effortless for your CPA to file.
APO Bookkeepers will work with you and your CPA for your yearly audit to make sure it runs smoothly. We are equipped with the tools and technical know-how to effectively manage and maintain non-profit company books.
Whether you are an experienced Executive Director of a NFP or a Startup NFP that needs help and advice, APO can assist you.
Schedule a phone consultation with us to speak further about our services and how we are able to customize them to suit you and your organization.
Software we use but are not limited to:
- QuickBooks for Non-Profit
- Sage (Peachtree)
Non-Profit Resources
IRS PDF Brochure on Charitable Donation Receipts
IRS Form 990
Non-Profit Boot Camp
Ministry Finance Q & A
National Council of Non-Profits
A List of Helpful Links to Non-Profit Resources