Not-for-profit accounting and reporting: an introduction
Learning objectives

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify the characteristics of Not-for-Profit entities and industries in which they compete
  • Recognize key provisions of  Financial Statements, Accounting Standards Codification 958.205-230
  • Recognize key provisions of Revenue Recognition, Accounting Standards Codification 958.605
  • Identify the transfer of assets held by entities that hold or raise contributions for others, Accounting Standards Codification 958.20 and 605
  • Identify other relevant accounting and reporting issues (e.g., Split Interest Agreements ASC 958.30, Donated Collection Items ASC 958.360, Investments in securities and related gains and losses)
Katie Harris

Instructor bio

Katie has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Masters of Science in Finance from Sam Houston State University.  She started her professional career with Ernst & Young, LLP in Houston, TX and later with Grant Thornton, LLP in Philadelphia, PA.  After more than five years as an auditor in public accounting, she transitioned into the classroom and has never looked back. Her experiences as an auditor allowed her the opportunity to view an organization from the top down. This view afforded her with an increased understanding of accounting and financial reporting, which she loves sharing with her students each semester.  She has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for 17 years.  Interesting fact, she took the last paper exam in 2003 before the exam was computerized! Katie joined the Becker team in 2008.  She has taught, BEC, AUD, and FAR for the CPA exam and teaches for the CMA exam.  In addition, she has been involved in various projects including course development, editing, and updating as a subject matter expect since 2019.

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