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Our Explanation of Nonprofit Accounting includes a chart that contrasts the financial statements of a nonprofit (or not-for-profit) organization with those of a for-profit business corporation. There are many examples to demonstrate how the financial statements of a nonprofit organizations are connected.

Part 1Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting, Differences between Nonprofits and For-Profits, Mission and Ownership, Tax-Exempt Status
Part 2Financial Statements of Nonprofits, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, General Ledger Accounts and Chart of Accounts
Part 3Illustration of the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Activities
Part 4Statement of Functional Expenses, Statement of Cash Flows, Notes to the Financial Statements, Additional Reporting by Nonprofits, Budgeting for Nonprofits
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Review our Sample Business Forms

We have included five forms that help you prepare the financial statements of a nonprofit organization. The forms differ according to donors' restrictions. All of our business forms contain an Excel template, a blank PDF form, and a filled-in PDF form.

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