Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2015 : Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

DiTommaso, Marie, Larkin, Richard F., Ruppel, Warren

ISBN 10: 1118945247 / ISBN 13: 9781118945247

Published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2015 : Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118945247
• ISBN 13: 9781118945247
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Weight: 1.713 pounds

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Synopsis

Detailed, practical coverage of GAAP, tailored to not-for-profit organizations

Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2015 is a thorough examination of the authoritative standards for measurement, presentation, and disclosure as applied to not-for-profit organizations. Clear and concise, this user-friendly guide explains the fundamentals of GAAP in an easily-accessible format that includes flowcharts and diagrams to help facilitate the reader's understanding of the material presented, including a financial statement disclosure checklist to confirm GAAP adherence. Designed specifically for accountants in public practice and industry, this guide covers all relevant FASB and AICPA guidelines, to provide a complete reference tool for auditors who need a comprehensive understanding of GAAP for not-for-profit organizations.

Due to these organizations' unique characteristics, not-for-profit accountants must adhere to specific Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. These requirements are complex and ever evolving, but Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2015 brings them together in a single volume that contains the most up-to-the-minute information available.

• Refine basic financial statements, including Financial Position, Activities, and Cash Flow
• Tackle not-for-profit-specific issues like fundraising, noncash contributions, affiliations, and pledges
• Tailor accounting methods to the specific type of organization, with budgeting, tax reporting, and regulatory advice
• Discover how general accounting topics like assets, mergers, and liabilities are applied to not-for-profit organizations

Preparers and auditors of not-for-profit accounts must stay up-to-date on the latest GAAP practices to best serve the organization, while complying with all disclosure, reporting, and regulatory requirements. Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2015 provides extensive coverage and practical advice on the latest GAAP, tailored to the not-for-profit organization's unique needs.

About the Author

Richard F. Larkin, CPA (Bethesda, MD) is technical director of not-for-profit accounting and auditing for Long Group, Chartered, in Bethesda, Maryland. He is a certified public accountant with over 35 years of experience serving not-for-profit organizations. He teaches, speaks, and writes extensively on not-for-profit industry matters.

Marie DiTommaso, CPA, (Woodcliff Lake, NJ) is a partner in her own CPA practice, DiTommaso & Ruppel, CPAs. She has over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting in both the not-for-profit and commercial accounting environments