Complicated question: REAL simple answer, which way oversimplifies it... SHOULD BE accrual, but that is not always possible depending on staff ability and resources.
Well, really it depends on the type of non-profit but it's been my experience that both methods are used, the cash method for most receivables aka "donations" and when purchases are made. We deduct the purchase when the bill is received. The accrual method is used when accounting for the grants that are awarded but not yet received. Hope that explains it a little better. :)
Financial Accounting standards for Non-Profit Organizations SFAS 117 and 116
Non-profit organizations have self-preservation, expansion or plans. A non-profit organization uses surplus revenues.
"The concept of competitive advantage is as important for non-profit organizations as it is for profit organizations". Do you agree with this statement or not? Explain with examples to justify your answer. "The concept of competitive advantage is as important for non-profit organizations as it is for profit organizations". Do you agree with this statement or not? Explain with examples to justify your answer.
The concept of competitive advantage is as important for non-profit organizations as it is for profit organization?
Complicated question: REAL simple answer, which way oversimplifies it... SHOULD BE accrual, but that is not always possible depending on staff ability and resources. Well, really it depends on the type of non-profit but it's been my experience that both methods are used, the cash method for most receivables aka "donations" and when purchases are made. We deduct the purchase when the bill is received. The accrual method is used when accounting for the grants that are awarded but not yet received. Hope that explains it a little better. :)
Not all volunteer organizations non-profit, some are companies who wish to lend a helping hand to help those in need. But the majority of volunteer organizations are non-profit.
why do we have non profit organizations
not totally
The federal government and local state governments will have lists of non profit organizations. GuideStar also list non profit organizations. You may have to search within the government sites to get to the lists.
Generally there is no difference only when they come to financial policies there is a great difference. As profit organizations finance from there Income while non profit organizations take funds and donations.
Yes, schools are typically considered non-profit organizations because their primary purpose is to provide education rather than generate profit.
a. relationship between IMC processes and marketing strategy in profit and not-for-profit organizations.