Not-for-Profit Certificate I: Accounting and Financial Reporting Track

Gather a comprehensive foundation in GAAP reporting standards that apply to each of the major transaction cycles of a not-for-profit entity including accounting for contributions, endowments, split-interest agreements, fair value measurement, programmatic investments, functional classification of expenses, classification of net assets, and financial statement presentation. There are 12 courses in this certificate program.

• Apply the not-for-profit industry-specific guidance in the FASB ASC
• Identify the proper accounting treatment for typical transactions of not-for-profit entities 
• Recognize the financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements that apply to not-for-profit entities

Who will it benefit from this certificate?

• CPA and non-CPA staff at small to mid-sized firms who perform not-for-profit financial reporting engagements, including partners and managers at these firms who wish to enter the not-for-profit industry and need a basic understanding of the sector.
• Board members and financial or non-financial staff members at not-for-profit organizations who are new to not-for-profits or who wish to expand on their understanding of the fundamental financial management issues that are unique to not-for-profits. A basic understanding of accounting is recommended.