--For dummies

Includes index

Part 1: Accounting and bookkeeping nonprofit-style. Introducing nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting ; Starting with basic bookkeeping and accounting ; Introducing financial statements ; Keeping accurate accounting records -- Part 2: Balancing your nonprofit's books. Setting up the chart of accounts for nonprofits ; Recording accounting transactions ; Keeping tabs on your checking account ; Starting with manual bookkeeping ; Advancing into nonprofit accounting software ; Balancing cash flow with an operating budget -- Part 3: Accounting for nonprofit situations. Introducing federal grants ; Tracking and accounting for federal dollars ; Staying in nonprofit compliance ; Preparing for an audit ; Accounting for payroll and payroll taxes ; Doing the accounting for Tax Form 990 -- Part 4: Wrapping up the books. Analyzing the statement of activities ; Reporting financial position ; Eyeing the statement of cash flows ; Organizing the statement of functional expense ; Closing the nonprofit books -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten important things to know when keeping a nonprofit's books ; Ten tips for keeping your nonprofit viable