Learn the differences between nonprofit or governmental accounting and for-profit accounting, to ensure you know the latest reporting procedures. Keep up on current practices and feel confident you can tackle the increasing complexity of government and nonprofit accounting. Increase your potential for career advancement, and know your work can benefit others as well.

Designed For

  • Accountants
  • Finance professionals
  • Administrative analysts
  • Accounting students
  • Directors and managers for government and nonprofit organizations

What You'll Learn

  • Explore current governmental and nonprofit accounting practices and methods appropriate for school districts, health care organizations, charities, and special districts, including water, transportation, and parks and recreation.
  • Review and evaluate presently recommended accounting and financial reporting procedures.
  • Common accounting issues, regulatory requirements and taxation for nonprofits.
  • Budgeting, including preparation, development, standards and approval process.
  • Federal government accounting, analysis, auditing, and reporting procedures.
  • Accounting issues surrounding colleges, universities and health care organizations.

What You Can Do With This Certificate

Positions are primarily meant to be in government offices and nonprofit organizations, at the city, municipal, state or federal level. They might include:

  • Government Accountant
  • Administrative or Budget Analyst
  • Director or Business Manager

Earning the Certificate

Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

  • High school education or equivalent

Additional Details

Application

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Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Organizations
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