Learn how to value and record in-kind donations with clear nonprofit accounting guidance. This post explains donated services, equipment, and supplies, along with documentation best practices.

Strong nonprofit internal controls, including clear separation of financial duties, help protect those resources and support accurate reporting. Even small organizations can apply practical approaches to segregating duties and strengthening nonprofit financial policies without adding significant staff or cost.

For a new or growing nonprofit, outsourcing your accounting to a specialized partner is not just a convenience—your organization gains clarity, control, efficiency and the capacity to do more with less.

Learn seven critical questions to ask your nonprofit accountant to ensure accountability, compliance, and financial clarity. Master nonprofit accounting with confidence.

Learn what happens when a nonprofit fails an audit in California and how Mission Edge accounting services can help organizations achieve audit readiness and protect their mission.

Understanding nonprofit board fiduciary responsibility and nonprofit financial oversight clarifies how boards safeguard organizational health. Learn key nonprofit board duties and financial management roles.

Learn how fund accounting is a critical financial tool for nonprofits, helping them maintain transparency, comply with donor restrictions, and build trust with funders. Unlike traditional accounting used in for-profit businesses, fund accounting focuses on accountability—not profitability.

Accurate nonprofit accounting is critical for small organizations to build donor trust, ensure compliance, and support sustainability. Learn how Mission Edge’s specialized accounting services provide transparency, reliable reporting, and expert financial management so your nonprofit can focus on impact.

Smart budgeting is essential for nonprofit success, helping organizations align resources, meet funder requirements, and ensure long-term financial health. In this blog our nonprofit accounting experts detail how mid-sized nonprofits can strengthen their budgeting through accurate forecasting, program-specific planning, and reserve strategies.

Discover why nonprofit status is a tax classification—not a business model—and how your organization can build financial sustainability with strong systems, planning, and expert support.

Discover the key differences between for-profit and nonprofit accounting, such as how nonprofit accounting prioritizes transparency, fund accountability, and mission alignment—unlike for-profit models focused on profit and shareholder value. We break down the distinct financial statements, fund accounting practices, tax filings, and performance metrics unique to nonprofits.

A deep dive into how nonprofits can better manage their money, from net assets to functional expenses, nonprofit budget management to navigating IRS Form 990. Learn how Mission Edge supports its nonprofit clients through fiscal sponsorship and accounting services to stay organized, compliant, and confident.

Few things are as crucial as being audit ready. For organizations, audits can be stressful and time-consuming, but with the right preparation, it can be a smooth and headache-free process. At Mission Edge, our dedicated managed services accounting team understands the importance of audit readiness, and we ensure our clients are well-prepared to face any audit with confidence.

For nonprofits, revenues may come from contributions from the public, grants or endowments, ticket sales, auction proceeds, fees for goods and services, or any combination thereof..

Making sure your budgets are aligned across all departments will prevent excess spending and help create more accurate budgets for the future.