a step-by-step guide to nonprofit accounting Dropkin, Murray. creator Halpin, James 1953- text xxu San Francisco, CA Jossey-Bass c2005 1st ed. monographic eng

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xxv, 236 p. : illustrations ; 28 cm. Understanding the importance of good bookkeeping. Overview of the bookkeeping function ; The accounting equation ; The chart of accounts -- Recording transactions correctly the first time. Income ; Cash receipts ; Payroll ; Purchases ; Cash disbursements ; General journal entries ; The month-end close and account analysis ; Allocating costs -- Putting it all together. Financial statements ; Operating budgets ; Cash flow reporting, forecasting, and management ; Conclusion -- Resources. Good financial management ; Setting up your files ; Alternative recordkeeping approaches ; Managing your computer system: security, backups, and other considerations ; Organization and tax issues of tax-exempt organizations ; Checklist: financial monitoring of government grants ; Excerpts from OMB Circular A-122 ; Web site resources ; Bibliography. Murray Dropkin, James Halpin. Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-236). Nonprofit organizations Accounting HF5686.N56 D76 2005 0787975400 (alk. paper) 2005003106 160225 20160225130328.0