Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) Course

Thursday, October 9, 2025 3:00pm – 8:00pm CDT

^$699

Overview

Are you ready to enhance your nonprofit’s financial management to fulfill your mission and maximize impact? Our Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) course provides nonprofit professionals with the tools to go beyond simply reading financial statements, empowering them to play an active role in strategic planning and informed decision-making.

This course is ideal for decision-makers across the organization, including executive leadership, accounting and finance professionals, development teams focused on revenue generation, and program managers responsible for budgeting and compliance. Participants will gain:

A holistic understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and best practices
Insight into financial reporting and compliance requirements
Practical skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
The confidence to make informed financial decisions that advance your mission

Led by CPAs experienced in nonprofit finance and leadership, this course provides an engaging learning experience and a recognized industry credential that will benefit both you and your organization.

CNAP Course Objectives

Identify the IRS nonprofit requirements and core elements of the IRS Form 990
List the key GAAP and auditing principles applicable in the nonprofit financial reporting environment
Define the form and purpose of each type of financial statement and analyze how they correlate to each other
Identify critical fund accounting software functionality and its relationship to financial reporting

Define the core concepts in internal controls and identify who requires them

Name the 5 key elements for successful budget development and implementation
Distinguish the purpose of different types of budgets and the situations in which they would be used
Classify the differences between variable costs, semi-variable costs, and fixed costs
Calculate personnel costs and fringe benefit rates

Name the top 10 basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards

$699 per person. Space is limited to 20 participants. A limited number of scholarships are available. Applications are due no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class, but funds are limited so early application is encouraged.

To receive CNAP certification participants must have a minimum of 18 months experience in a financial position within a not-for-profit organization, confirmed by a letter signed by their employer. Participants do not need to be employed within the finance department per se but must submit verification from their employer that they serve in a financial position, and have done so for at least 18-months. If a participant does not meet this requirement he/she may still complete the course but will not be eligible for certification until the 18 month experience criteria is met.

Group Internet Based
Program Level: Basic
16 CPE credit hours in accounting
No advance preparation required
Refund, Cancellation, and Complaint Resolution Policy

4-Part Training Series

Event Details

Schedule

October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025

3:00pm – 8:00pm CDT

Credits

16 CPE credit hours in accounting
4 online training days and the certification exam are included

Price

$699

Location

Online

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Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) Course

CNAP Course Objectives

October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025

16 CPE credit hours in accounting4 online training days and the certification exam are included

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16 CPE credit hours in accounting
4 online training days and the certification exam are included