Cash & Bank Confirmation
iDirect confirmations for every account — operating, restricted and endowment custodial — reconciled to the general ledger, with restricted cash disclosure tested per ASC 230
Contribution Revenue (ASC 958-605)
iContributions in cash, pledges, bequests and in-kind tested for correct period, correct restriction class, and contribution versus exchange treatment under ASC 958-605
Grant Revenue & Expenditure
iGrant agreements tested for compliance; revenue recognised when conditions are met for conditional grants and on receipt for unconditional; expenditures tested against grant terms and cost principles
Donor Restrictions (ASC 958-205)
iNet assets with donor restrictions — time, purpose and perpetual — tested for correct classification, segregation, and release only once the restriction is satisfied, per ASC 958-205
Endowment Funds (UPMIFA)
iEndowments tested against State UPMIFA requirements, spending policy compliance verified, and permanently restricted principal confirmed intact
In-Kind Contributions
iDonated goods and services recognised at fair value on the donation date per ASC 958-605-25, valuation methods verified, and donated professional services from board members or volunteers tested
Functional Expense Allocation (ASC 958-720)
iThe methodology assigning expense across program, management and general, and fundraising, tested for consistent application — time studies, square footage or direct allocation
Program Service Revenue Testing
iMembership dues, program fees, registrations, publications and tuition tested for exchange versus contribution treatment and correct net asset classification
Payables & Accrued Liabilities
iSearch for unrecorded liabilities, cut-off on grant expenses and vendor invoices, and year-end accruals including grant reimbursement receivables and deferred revenue
Payroll & Compensation
iPayroll tested to personnel records; executive compensation confirmed board-approved and disclosed per Form 990 Part VII; vacation and PTO accruals and volunteer services accounting tested
Fixed Assets & Depreciation
iAdditions, disposals and depreciation tested; donated assets confirmed at fair value on the donation date; capitalisation policy tested; collections and works of art checked against NP GAAP
Investment Portfolio (ASC 820)
iFair value tested across the ASC 820 Level 1/2/3 hierarchy, investment income allocated to restricted and unrestricted funds per donor agreements, investment policy and underwater endowments reviewed
Liquidity Disclosure (ASC 958-210)
iQuantitative and qualitative liquidity disclosures tested for completeness per ASC 958-210-50, with amounts available for general expenditure within one year recalculated and reconciled
Related Party Transactions
iAll related party transactions identified and reviewed per AU-C 550 — board compensation, loans, service agreements and vendor relationships — for authorisation and disclosure in the statements and Form 990
Pledges & Grants Receivable
iPromises to give tested per ASC 958-310, allowance for uncollectible pledges evaluated, multi-year pledges discounted, and grant receivables confirmed recorded and collectible
Going Concern Evaluation
iAbility to operate for twelve months past the statement date, assessed from budget versus actual, cash reserves, grant pipeline, board-designated reserves and any significant financial risk