BA 460B - Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management

4 credits
Covers the material from a nonprofit management perspective and presents the material in a manner designed to work with the board, grantors and the agency’s accountant. Focuses on the theory and practice of accounting and financial management for not-for-profit organizations. Helps students learn about the nature and responsibilities of financial management in the nonprofit sector. Studies accrual, cash, and fund accounting. Explores strategies to present budgets to the board of directors. Emphasizes understanding and interpretation of nonprofit financial statements, risk management, the art of building budgets, and the importance of financials in managing an organization and nonprofit board. Open to all majors but designed for the nonprofit certificate program. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.