In 1976, I assisted my grandmother with the budget for our local museum. The impression was indelible of how much work goes into Non-Profit organizations and how little funding gets the job done. This experience inspired my career in accounting and my commitment to helping Non-Profit agencies. Since then, I have served Non-Profits in many capacities (member, organizer, officer, volunteer, treasurer, board member, controller, contractor, supporter and auditor) but have always had a heart to help the cause. Having seen Non-Profits from such diverse angles, I have accumulated an insight for how they operate and how they struggle. Accounting Made Simple is proud to assist local organizations with discounted rates and affordable volunteer training to help them in their mission.     Although our specialty today is in QuickBooks, we nearly 3 decades of experience with dozens of NFP Accounting packages for small, mid-sized and large organizations. If you need advice or direction in non profit or fund accounting, selecting software, or helping your software help you, we can help. As a nationally recognized speaker and expert in the use of QuickBooks for Non-Profits and Houses of Worship, we offer seminars, retreat sessions and organizational training. Contact us for a presentation to help your volunteers and staff collect the information you need for your mission. For details, e-mail us or call 219-462-0588. Online Non-Profit QuickBooks Training is now available. E-mail us to schedule for your organization or visit our training calendar for upcoming dates.  Whether your organization is just starting or steeped in tradition, we hope you find these resources useful. If you have others to suggest, please let us know so we can share.
If you use QuickBooks in a Not-for-Profit Organization, you need this resource for your staff and volunteers. Christine Manor, CPA authored this comprehensive volume of procedures and tips specific to Non-profits. 2008 edition available! Published by and available directly from The Sleeter Group, call our office for special discounts at 219-462-0588. Due to popular demand, we have committed to help serve the needs of church accounting. Religious organizations have accounting needs that exceed the experience of most volunteers and many professionals. In order to serve you, we are compiling a resource of required accounting, tax compliance and best practices to have at your fingertips daily. QuickBooks© for Houses of Worship Book & Seminar will be available in 2011! E-mail us to be notified on release.
Not only does the IRS have rules for Non-profits, but also resources. Stay Exempt is an excellent tool for training volunteer boards, treasurers and others that assist in fundraising and reporting for your organization. Don't miss the Exempt Organization newsletter or their own section for Charities on the IRS website.	Tech Soup is the technology resource for Exempt Organizations. Technology manufacturers (Intuit, Cisco, HP, Microsoft, etc...) donate to Tech Soup and they distribute to qualified groups at minimal fees. Manufacturers vary - Check for current availability and eligibility requirements. Take advantage of great newsletters and web e-mail forums with other mission-minded folks. This is a great tool to grow your group!
We recommend The Non-Profit edition of QuickBooks to speak your language and to provide accounting guidance to volunteers. A great step toward standardized accounting procedures is using the industry standard for accounting. Discounts available by calling our office at 219-462-0588.	New 990 Checklist Free Management Library Newsletters from Blackbaud software Not for Profit Accounting Help Check your State for compliance Idea List