Back by popular demand!

Finance Fundamentals: Beyond the Basic is back--- and better than ever! This year’s series will feature eight (8!) sessions taught by local nonprofit and accounting professionals. Demystify nonprofit finances and accounting practices.

Each class is independent of one another; in other words, you do not have to attend all eight classes to understand what is going on. But do you want to miss one?

While advance knowledge is not needed, it is recommended that you have a basic understanding of nonprofit accounting/finances.

Each class is $35 for NAM members and $70 for not-yet NAM members. 

Space is limited--- and goes fast! Register today.

Topics include

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August 9 "What’s the Difference, Audits? A Review and a Compilation"

Learn the difference between a review and compilation and which is right for your organization.

August 23 "Unrelated Business Income”

I have to pay taxes on what? Learn about Unrelated Business Income and the rules round the monies.

September 6 "Functional Accounting”

Functional expense accounting is one of the fundamental tools of internal management and external accountability reporting. Review the basic principles including: direct cost tracing and indirect expense allocation, while reviewing important guidelines.

September 20 "Net Assets and Contributions”

You have questions? We have answers... related to things like defined contributions, gifts in kind, donor imposed conditions, conditional vs. unconditional expenses.

October 4 "Grant Budget and Management”

"The Budget" It's a critical component to a grant application. But when it raises more questions than answers, the grant is in deep trouble--- no matter how worthy the cause/program. This session includes a discussion of how to track grant monies and develop a final report that contrasts the budget to the actual results.

October 18 "Audit and Internal Controls”

Developing good internal controls is KEY to effective financial management. Learn how to develop good internal controls, the roles that an auditor has in your organization, what to expect from an audit, and key parts of Form 990.

November 1 "Finance Committees”

What does the finance committee do? Learn how to read and interpret major financial accounting statements used by nonprofits in this session.

November 15 "Form 990”

This session will explore the IRS Form 990 in all its glory.