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CERTIFICATE IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING AND GOVERNMENTAL REPORTING

Not-For-Profit organizations are an integral part of our economy and society, and knowledgeable accounting staff are instrumental in assuring that these entities accomplish their goals and achieve their mission. This certificate program provides focused, comprehensive, and real-world training in the area of Not-For-Profit accounting and governmental reporting to individuals who are in or plan on working in an Not-For-Profit or governmental accounting/financial position.Upon completion of this program, students have the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to perform most, if not all, accounting tasks required in a typical Not-For-Profit accounting/finance department. More specifically, students:

  • Learn structural and legal differences between Not-For-Profit organizations and commercial enterprises.
  • Learn accounting/financial terminology and rules that relate specifically and uniquely to Not-For-Profits (e.g., fundraising, grants, restricted contributions, program activities).
  • Understand the special fiduciary, legal, and operational responsibilities of the board of directors.
  • Know how to prepare and interpret Not-For-Profit financial statements.
  • Learn about the role budgets play in dictating how funds are allocated and disbursed.
  • Gain insight into internal controls and safeguarding assets.
  • Understand the unique reporting requirements mandated by government agencies, foundations, and contributors.This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete four required courses.

    The remaining required course, Government and Donor Reporting, Human Resources and Compensation/X58.8504, is scheduled to be offered in and spring 2009.

     

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    Required Courses
    (4 of these courses are required)
     
           
    Introduction to Not-For-Profit Accounting and Governmental Reporting
    This course provides an introduction to not-for-profit (NFP) accounting and to governmental reporting requirements applicable to 501(c)(3) and other NFP entities. Coverage includes how NFPs...

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      X58.8501 $695  
    Not-For-Profit Accounting Fundamentals
    This course delves into the operations of a typical not-for-profit (NFP) accounting department. A task-based approach to understanding accounting is applied and topics covered include...

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      X58.8502 $750  
    Advanced Not-For-Profit Accounting
    This course explores some of the more complicated components and areas of not-for-profit accounting and financial statements including investments and endowments, trusts and annuity income,...

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      X58.8503 $750  
           
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