Certificate of Nonprofit Accounting and Finance Operations

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Overview

Take your skills in nonprofit accounting and finance to the next level with this three-part certificate series on operationalizing best practices, redesigned and updated for the present moment.

Learn how to craft budgets that reinforce your strategic and operating plans, maintain effective internal controls, and take part in the audit process. This practical, action-focused series is ideal for seasoned professionals interested in new tips and tricks, associate-level staffers looking to advance their career, board members on relevant committees, or a non-finance manager seeking a deep dive into accounting strategy, internal controls, the annual audit, and more.

Key Concepts

• Developing sound financial management that aligns with your organizational mission
• Utilizing the budget as a tool with which to maximize revenues, minimize expenses, and forecast your organization’s financial future
• Understand the audit process from A to Z!

Audience

• Accounting and finance leaders and staff
• Non-finance staff looking to significantly deepen their understanding
• Board members, particularly those on committees like finance, fundraising/development, and programs