Although nonprofit organizations have different tax and bookkeeping rules – and often benefit from them – they also must have organized books and tax returns just like anyone else. In fact, it is more likely for a nonprofit organization to be held to higher standards than other for profit companies, whether they be in the Houston area or otherwise. If you work as part of a nonprofit organization, you may have noticed how accounting and bookkeeping have their own set of rules. And there are many just like you. To help you get a better idea, below we have gathered ten of the best nonprofit accounting blogs.
- Faith Based Accounting
Visit here to learn more about accounting in churches. The blog features audit issues, contributions, expenses, and everything else church finances could come up against. Verne Hargrave also takes the time to answer reader’s questions from time to time. - Not for Profit Accounting
Alan Strand is “oddly passionate about nonprofit accounting.” In this blog, you can find entries on governance, the IRS, policies and procedures, and other topics. There is even the option to send in your question. - Mission Matters Blog
Frank Motti is a certified public accountant for New England based KLR. Although they have four excellent blogs to choose from, Frank’s focuses on bookkeeping and accounting in the nonprofit sector. He blogs on everything from whistleblowing to lessons learned from the Olympics. - The Ministry Blog
Similar to the above, this is a blog on accounting for ministries. Daniel Skerbitz and company strive to provide transparency in ministry through the blog. A recent post was a must read on how the IRS has finally changed their stance on LLC subsidiaries and charitable deductions. - Ministry CPA
Corey A. Pfaffe proves that you can be a certified public accountant and serve in the ministry. He often uses the blog as a platform for ministers to ask accounting questions and get answers. One of the latest was on how the IRS and its Deason Rule applies to those receiving a 1099-MISC. - Balancing the Mission Checkbook
Click here for a blog from the Nonprofits Assistance Fund. Their experts help address unexpected events, finance new opportunities, and realize strategic goals. You can also check out their blog for posts on when the worst happens and when theory meets reality. - Nonprofit GPS
Get a guide through the nonprofit community on this blog. Henry & Horne, LLP is an Arizona-based certified public accounting and business advisory firm founded in 1957. Now a 120 person firm, they offer a personal navigation system through the world of accounting for nonprofits. Simply scroll down to the blogs section and click this or any of the other blogs. - Church and Nonprofit Accounting
Get tips for both church and nonprofit accounting at this blog. Sections include basic accounting, fund accounting, petty cash accounts, and many others. There is also loads of free stuff for the downloading. - Catalyst Center for Nonprofit Management
Cindy Bergvall heads up this blog from Philadelphia. Although it focuses more on nonprofit management, there are still useful tips for bookkeeping and accounting. - The Aronson Nonprofit Report
If you are looking for accountant news rather than tips and law updates in bookkeeping and accounting, stop here. They regularly feature headlines that effect nonprofits everywhere and feature topics such as offshore accounts and how the Affordable Care Act effects nonprofits.
Houston Accounting
As always, the above 10 best nonprofit accounting blogs are just to give you a nudge in the right direction. If you live in or around Houston and need accounting services, please contact me at 281-894-6494 to discuss your accounting or bookkeeping needs, whether you are a nonprofit or not.
