Your First Five Years in the Not-for-Profit World

Guidance, tools and resources for early-career professionals committed to making an impact.

Advice for Early Career Professionals Looking at NFPs

See how NFP finance and accounting professionals drive mission, stewardship, and community impact.

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Advice for Early Career Professionals Looking at NFPs

See how NFP finance and accounting professionals drive mission, stewardship, and community impact.

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Discover Your Path

Your first years in the NFP profession offer the perfect opportunity to explore the field from multiple angles—financial reporting, tax considerations, and organizational governance. Each experience helps you discover what you enjoy most and where your talents can make the biggest impact.

Audit & Accounting – Build expertise in financial reporting and compliance

10 Steps to a successful audit
Tips to help you have a smooth audit.

5 red flags often overlooked in not-for-profits
These five indicators may signal declining health in not-for-profit finances, operations, or governance.

Audit, review, compilation, or agree-upon procedures for NFPs
CPAs can perform various assurance services for not-for-profit entities. Use this guide to determine which one is best suited for your needs.

Common NFP Financial Statement Errors
This article illustrates some financial statement errors commonly found in small and mid-sized NFPs.

Functional Expense Allocation
This Not-for-Profit Section Ideacast covers common errors when allocating functional expenses.

Tax – Master the unique tax rules and strategies for charitable organizations.

Form 990: 20 Filing Mistakes to Avoid
Read about 20 of the most common errors made when preparing or reviewing IRS Form 990.

Overview of Form 990 series of returns
This article provides an overview of the key components and schedules of each of the forms in the 990 series of returns.

Compliance issues for fundraising organizations
Learn how quid pro quo contributions, non-cash gifts, sponsorships, UBIT rules and Form 990 reporting can all complicate compliance with state and local laws.

Governance – Develop skills in board relations, policy, and financial stewardship.

Not-for-profit board structure: An overview
This article provides an overview of board structure for those charged with governance of an NFP.

Not-for-profit financial storytelling
In this archived NFP Section webcast, learn how to identify opportunities to communicate nonprofit stories within and beyond the financial statements and the IRS Form 990.

The Importance of Not-for-Profit Board Committees
NFP board committees play a role in governance by focusing on finance, audit, fundraising, and governance, ensuring expertise, oversight, and strategic success.

The life cycle of a grant: A primer on grants management
This article describes the phases of a grant and provides guidance on streamlining a grants management system.

Sharpen Your Skillset

Whether you’re expanding your knowledge, staying current with industry developments, or looking for practical solutions, these tools are here to support your growth.

CPE Self-study
Not-for-Profit Certificate I
Online
Level: Basic
$725 - $1,225
CPE Self-study
Not-for-Profit Certificate II
Online
Level: Intermediate
$589 - $995
Publication
2025 Not-for-Profit Entities - Audit and Accounting Guide
E-Book
$115 - $165
Publication
2023 Not-for-Profit Entities - Best Practices in Presentation and Disclosure
E-Book
$100 - $139

Sharpen Your Skillset

Whether you’re expanding your knowledge, staying current with industry developments, or looking for practical solutions, these tools are here to support your growth.

CPE Self-study
Not-for-Profit Certificate I
Online
Level: Basic
$725 - $1,225
CPE Self-study
Not-for-Profit Certificate II
Online
Level: Intermediate
$589 - $995
Publication
2025 Not-for-Profit Entities - Audit and Accounting Guide
E-Book
$115 - $165
Publication
2023 Not-for-Profit Entities - Best Practices in Presentation and Disclosure
E-Book
$100 - $139

    Connect with the Not-for-Profit World

    Building your network early helps you grow your skills, gain confidence, and understand the issues shaping the NFP sector.

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    Webcast Calendar

    The AICPA Not-for-Profit (NFP) Section hosts a monthly webcast series to keep you informed about the latest trends affecting NFPs. Led by industry experts, all webcasts are 2 hours and both CAE and CPE-eligible.

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    NFP Industry Conference

    Learn from the best and brightest in the not-for-profit field to give you the power to pursue your mission with confidence.

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    Governmental & Not-for-Profit Conference

    Get high-value governmental, not-for-profit, and Single Audit content together in one event.

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    Convince your Boss Letter

    The free “convince your boss” letter is a customizable letter that explains how your participation in the conference is about more than earning CPE credits, making it easier for your boss to support your attendance.

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    Governmental and Not-for-Profit Update

    This update course is designed to prepare you for the latest accounting and auditing developments affecting governments and not-for-profits.

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    Connect on LinkedIn

    Joining the LinkedIn group connects you with peers and seasoned NFP professionals.

    Here for Your Journey

    Whether you are interested in volunteering, enhancing your professional skills, or engaging with a network of not-for-profit professionals, we are here to help you succeed.

    Contact us at nfpsection@aicpa-cima.com

    Here for Your Journey

    Whether you are interested in volunteering, enhancing your professional skills, or engaging with a network of not-for-profit professionals, we are here to help you succeed.

    Contact us at nfpsection@aicpa-cima.com

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