CAN's finance and accounting programs are designed to to measurably improve the accuracy, consistency and clarity of financial reporting, thus reducing time and financial costs and improving accountability and public trust in California's nonprofit sector.

Another goal of this program is to promote a dialog and create a community of nonprofit finance professionals so please post questions and comments!

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

What is a Single Audit?

Do you need to do one? You might if you get federal $.

A link straight from the source.

OFFM Single Audits

Friday, November 03, 2006

National Economic Developement & Law Center

Great great resource, lots of PDF's on this page including information on:

  • Highlights of law changes that affect community development agencies
  • Sources of law that affect nonprofits
  • Model incorporation documents!
  • Sample MOU and collaboration agreements
  • Sample employment agreements
Plus lots more. I'm going to list them on the side as a resource as well so this info won't get buried.

Q: Who regulates Nonprofits

A: LOTS of folks. The above link offers some info on who those regulator are, what part they regulate and also where to go for help for any number of things.

Thursday, November 02, 2006

2007 Mileage Rates

2007 mileage rates have been posted by the IRS. The above link has the full text but the highlights are as follows:

  • Business -- 48.5 cents per mile
  • Charitable -- 14 cents per mile
  • Medical & Moving -- 20 cents per mile
Thanks Steve!