Guiding Principle:
Nonprofits effectively and responsibly manage the financial resources bestowed upon them and upon which they rely to accomplish their mission.
Online Resources:
- Internal Revenue Service
- National Council of Nonprofits - financial management resources
- Nonprofit Audit Guide - comprehensive resource
- A step-by-step guide to the audit process;
- Information on federal audit requirements and the different state requirements (that can vary state-to-state); and
- Frequently asked questions about audit requirements.
- Nonprofit Audit Guide - comprehensive resource
- Guidestar – provides financial information on nonprofit organizations, as well as articles and information of general interest.
- Article: “Sabanes-Oxley for Nonprofits”
- Nonprofit Finance Fund – provides technical assistance and loans to nonprofit organizations undertaking capital projects and facility improvements, including assistance in the planning and management of relocations, renovations, and equipment for systems upgrades.
- About.com – search for various topics on financial management for nonprofits
- Board Cafe – great website with guidance on financial management topics for board members of nonprofit organizations (Under the “Finance & Budget” category)
- The American Institute of CPAs Nonprofit Resource Center
- BoardSource -has a number of publications available for sale (including downloadable documents) on financial management topics for board members of nonprofit organizations
- Free Management Library – has a great deal of information on a wide range of financial management topics for nonprofit organizations
- SC Association of CPAs - you can find a CPA or post your request for an audit proposal