To make good decisions for a nonprofit or church, leaders and board members need accurate, up-to-date, and clear financial information

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Did you know accounting has been around for thousands of years? We can trace it back to ancient civilizations. Abilkisu sat inside a stone cubicle in the bullpen of Mesopotamia…

We hope you find this glossary of fundraising terms for nonprofits helpful. We recommend bookmarking this page for current and future nonprofit fundraising questions. 501(c)(3) The 501(c)(3) section of the…

Churches are complex organizations that need special church financial software to help them make decisions and demonstrate transparency. The best church accounting practices start with a fund accounting system that…

What are common guidelines when dealing with church benevolence funds? Let’s start by defining what church benevolence is. Get better church management with Aplos. Try it free for 15 days.…

Are you a CPA who serves nonprofit organizations or churches? If so, you likely do it because you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others.…

Using QuickBooks®’ nonprofit solution may sound like a good idea. However, there are several things to be aware of. Many nonprofits and churches try hard to get it to work…

Fixed Assets Fixed assets are commonly found on a balance sheet in the assets section. Other items grouped together in the assets section usually include cash, investments, accounts receivables, and…

Keeping your financials up to date is essential for any nonprofit, which is why it’s important to keep up with closing procedures in your accounting at the end of each…