Not-for-Profit Certificate I + Unlimited CPE

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Get unlimited online access to hundreds of quality CPE courses from AICPA subject matter experts on essential topics including tax, accounting, assurance, ethics, employee benefits plans, not-for-profit, fraud and forensics and more.

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Create and customize your learning experience with topics relevant to your professional development. CPExpress accumulates your CPE certificates for easy tracking. You can also print or save your CPE certificates to independently document your training.

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As a licensed CPA, you're required to meet continuing professional education (CPE) requirements for the jurisdictions in which you practice. CPExpress makes it easier to meet state and other jurisdiction requirements because you can learn on your schedule. Never stress about a CPE deadline again!

Courses are presented in one- or two-hour increments to provide learning that works within your schedule so you can choose to:

• Earn CPE at a steady rate over time, throughout the reporting year
• Complete training in a crunch or when you have a window open up in your calendar
• Complete a series of courses back-to-back, or start a course and resume it later

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Find all of your learning in one place. With hundreds of quality CPE courses to fit your needs, you'll get current and relevant content with the flexibility you want and need.

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Building a strong foundation for your nonprofit skills

If you work for or with a nonprofit and would like to build or refresh your knowledge of not-for-profit (NFP) financial concepts, this unique CPE program gives you the thorough grounding you’re looking for.

You’ll make a meaningful impact in the NFP sector by gaining insights into the unique financial and accounting practices specific to NFPs. By learning how to navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements and develop strategies for effective financial management, you’ll enhance your skills, broaden your expertise, and position yourself as a knowledgeable professional in the NFP sector. As such, you can open doors to new career opportunities and advancement by taking the next step in your professional journey!

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You can complete learning anytime, anywhere with this convenient format that allows you to take a closer look at tax, accounting, auditing and governance issues using real-world scenarios.

Spotlight your accomplishment online

You can earn a digital badge by successfully completing the comprehensive Not-for-Profit Certificate I Program or all four of the Not-for-Profit Certificate I tracks:

• Not-for-Profit Certificate I - Introduction to Not-for-Profit Entities provides an overview of the unique aspects of accounting, financial reporting, governance, and tax compliance issues that apply to NFPs.

• Not-for-Profit Certificate I - Accounting and Financial Reporting Track provides an overview of accounting for contributions, endowments, split-interest agreements, fair value measurement, net asset classification, and financial statement presentation.

• Not-for-Profit Certificate I - Tax Compliance Track provides an overview of tax and compliance requirements that apply to tax-exempt, not-for-profit entities (NFPs) and covers topics such as activities that can jeopardize tax-exempt status, unrelated business income taxes, IRS Form 990, private foundations and much more.

• Not-for-Profit Certificate I - Governance and Assurance Track provides a foundation in board governance, auditing, and financial oversight of NFPs with a focus on governance practices, risk management, internal control, and audit planning and preparation.

You can showcase the digital badge anywhere on the web — including LinkedIn, your company’s website, or online resume.

Your certificate and digital badge information will be sent to you once you've completed the program.

Who Will Benefit

CPAs and accounting professionals new to NFPs or in need of a refresher

Key Topics

• Introduction to accounting topics that apply to not-for-profit entities
• Financial statement presentation and disclosures
• Accounting for contributions, endowments, split-interest agreements, and net assets
• Tax compliance considerations, activities that can jeopardize tax-exempt status, unrelated business income taxes, IRS Form 990, and private foundations
• Board governance, financial oversight, risk management, internal control, and audit planning and preparation

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the proper accounting treatment for typical transactions of not-for-profit entities.
• Recognize the financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements that apply to not-for-profit entities.
• Identify basic state and federal filing requirements of an exempt organization, recognize the core components of the annual information return Form 990, and identify when an NFP may be subject to unrelated business income tax.
• Recognize best practices in NFP board governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Identify steps involved in planning a successful audit engagement and identify key auditing considerations.