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Chart of Accounts: Design and Evaluation for Nonprofit Organizations 1 Credit

Oct 30, 2024, 04:00 PM ET

Chart of Accounts: Design and Evaluation for Nonprofit Organizations 1 Credit

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Oct 30, 2024, 04:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To identify the essential elements of a Chart of Accounts.
  • To list best practices in creating and maintaining a Chart of Accounts, specifically designed for nonprofits.
  • To recognize real-world use cases for various Chart of Account structures, making your financial management more efficient and effective.

Course Overview

A well-structured Chart of Accounts serves as the foundation for effective financial management within any organization. For nonprofit entities, it plays a pivotal role in facilitating decision-making and enhancing communication with stakeholders. Whether you're tasked with optimizing an existing chart or creating one from scratch, mastering the intricacies of Chart of Accounts development and maintenance can be a game-changing endeavor.

Embark on our CPE Accounting Webinar, delving deep into the vital components of the Chart of Accounts while tailoring best practices to the unique needs of nonprofits. We'll expertly navigate you through the domains of change management and data governance, ensuring that your Chart of Accounts remains adaptable to the evolving requirements of your organization. Say farewell to the challenges of account management and embrace a potent tool that effortlessly addresses stakeholder queries.

Major Topics Covered 

  • What is a Chart of Accounts?
  • How should I organize my transaction data?
  • Mirrors Organizational Chart Hierarchy
  • Dual Purpose Dimensions
  • Nongovernmental payroll allocation
  • Opportunities for Change

The best part? Our online course is software agnostic, which means the valuable insights gained can be seamlessly applied regardless of the accounting software you prefer. Don't miss this golden opportunity to elevate your accounting prowess and revolutionize your approach to financial data management. 

Join us now and attain mastery over the Chart of Accounts!

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Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

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Pre-requisites

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About Instructor

Sarah Loghin
Sarah Loghin

Senior Manager, Forvis

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Sarah joined the firm in 2019 with an extensive background in the nonprofit industry. She offers advisory services to nonprofit entities in the Austin/San Antonio region.


Her career experience has centered on nonprofit entities, serving in various accounting and finance roles in institutions of higher education and religious organizations. Sarah has additional experience providing audit services for a variety of nonprofit entities.


Sarah is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. (IMA), and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. (ACFE®). She holds the Certified Management Accountant® (CMA®) certification from IMA and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from ACFE.


She is a summa cum laude graduate of Schreiner University, Kerrville, Texas, with a B.B.A. degree in accounting.

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