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The Basics of Nonprofit Bookkeeping

The Charity CFO

Do a Google search on nonprofit bookkeeping, and you’ll find page after page of articles on nonprofit accounting. Because while nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting are related, they’re not the same thing. Furthermore, nonprofit bookkeeping differs in some critical ways from for-profit bookkeeping too. Manage payroll .

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The Dual Purposes of Accounting and Fundraising Software

The Charity CFO

Modern nonprofit leaders are always looking for ways to use technology to make everyday tasks easier. The Impact of GAAP on Integration Efforts We’ve mentioned GAAP several times, but why do these principles affect integration so much? So why does it seem so hard to find this unicorn platform?

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The Difference between a Bookkeeper, an Accountant, and a CFO

The Charity CFO

Common nonprofit bookkeeping tasks include: Recording donations Entering accounts payable and receivable Organizing and reviewing bank statements Maintaining the general ledger These everyday financial duties help bookkeepers provide a clear and up-to-date picture of the nonprofit’s financial status.

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