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Nonprofit finance, from the people building your ledger
Fund accounting, grants, compliance, and product updates — written for nonprofit finance teams.
Contributions vs. Exchange Transactions: Getting Revenue Recognition Right Under ASC 958
The same $50,000 check can be a contribution or an exchange transaction depending on what the funder gets back. Getting the classification wrong changes your revenue recognition, your net asset classes, and your audit. Here's how to tell the difference.
August 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Fund Accounting vs. Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping and fund accounting aren't the same thing. Confusing them is how restricted grant money ends up spent by accident. Here's the real difference.
August 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Segregation of Duties When You Have Two People in Finance: A Practical Guide
The textbook version of internal controls assumes a finance team you don't have. Here's how small nonprofits build real controls around the staff they actually employ.
July 31, 2026 · 6 min read
403(b) vs. 401(k): Which Retirement Plan Is Right for Your Nonprofit?
A practical comparison of 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plans to help your nonprofit attract and retain great people.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses: How to Stop Running Out of Money
Practical strategies for tracking, forecasting, and managing cash flow so your small business never runs dry.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read
GASB 96 Explained: How Local Governments Should Account for Subscription-Based IT
GASB 96 establishes accounting requirements for subscription-based IT arrangements. Here's what local government finance officers need to know to comply.
July 23, 2026 · 8 min read