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Management article
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Reference no. 80307
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: "Harvard Business Review", 1980

Abstract

Many executives have attempted to simplify the reporting procedures of fund accounting by using business practices. However, nonprofit enterprises have financial structures and objectives different from those of business. Managers of nonprofit institutions need greater familiarity with the requirements of nonprofit financial structures and accounting practices. A review of the components of fund accounting and an illustrative case help clarify the principles.

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Abstract

Many executives have attempted to simplify the reporting procedures of fund accounting by using business practices. However, nonprofit enterprises have financial structures and objectives different from those of business. Managers of nonprofit institutions need greater familiarity with the requirements of nonprofit financial structures and accounting practices. A review of the components of fund accounting and an illustrative case help clarify the principles.

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