The PBC Audit Checklist—and Why You Need One

If you’re getting close to an annual audit, you’ve probably heard the term “PBC”—but what is it and what does it mean?  First, it is important to understand what an audit REALLY is.  So many organizations view an audit as an opportunity to issue financial statements.  It’s not uncommon to even refer to the audited financials as the auditor’s financials when, actually, it is the responsibility…

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What’s So Different About Nonprofit Accounting?

What’s So Different About Nonprofit Accounting? If you’ve never worked in the nonprofit environment, you might assume that the accounting is fairly simple and straightforward. In actuality, proper accounting for a nonprofit is much more complex than accounting for a for-profit business. Why?   For starters, most nonprofits operate on an accrual, not cash, basis. This…

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