Fundamentals of Non-Profit Accounting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 9:00am – 1:00pm CDT

$160

Overview

Build Confidence in Your Nonprofit’s Accounting and Financial Reporting

Are you responsible for your nonprofit’s accounting and financial reporting, but don’t always feel confident in your expertise? Or are you a non-accountant who wants a clear, practical understanding of your organization’s essential reporting requirements?

If that sounds like you, this interactive, hands-on webinar was designed with you in mind.

We’ll break down the fundamentals of nonprofit accounting in a clear, approachable way and walk through key practices step by step. Along the way, we’ll highlight common pitfalls and help you understand not just what to do, but why it matters, so you can apply what you learn right away.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Analyze the differences between cash and accrual accounting
  • Explore how to properly record contributions versus exchange transactions
  • Understand the valuation and documentation requirements for in-kind donations
  • Explore essential year-end adjustments needed to prepare for a successful audit
  • Differentiate requirements for recording donor restrictions versus board designations

This session is ideal for nonprofit professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of financial reporting and feel more confident navigating accounting responsibilities.

Other Information

Presenter
Melodi Bunting, CPA, CMA, CGMA, MBA
Senior Manager, Advisory Services

Melodi returned to public accounting when she joined Wegner CPAs’ in 2014 after teaching in higher education, consulting with not-for-profits, and preparing consolidations and international reporting for a retailer. While at Wegner she has been developing and teaching a variety of internal and external training opportunities as well as working with the audit team performing audits, reviews, and advisory services.

Event Details

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Schedule

9:00am – 1:00pm CDT

Credits

4 CPE Credit Hours in Accounting

Price

$160

Location

Online

Questions

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Overview

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Analyze the differences between cash and accrual accounting
  • Explore how to properly record contributions versus exchange transactions
  • Understand the valuation and documentation requirements for in-kind donations
  • Explore essential year-end adjustments needed to prepare for a successful audit
  • Differentiate requirements for recording donor restrictions versus board designations

This session is ideal for nonprofit professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of financial reporting and feel more confident navigating accounting responsibilities.

Other Information

Presenter
Melodi Bunting, CPA, CMA, CGMA, MBA
Senior Manager, Advisory Services

Melodi returned to public accounting when she joined Wegner CPAs’ in 2014 after teaching in higher education, consulting with not-for-profits, and preparing consolidations and international reporting for a retailer. While at Wegner she has been developing and teaching a variety of internal and external training opportunities as well as working with the audit team performing audits, reviews, and advisory services.

Event Details

Schedule

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

9:00am – 1:00pm CDT

Credits

4 CPE Credit Hours in Accounting

Price

$160

Location

Online

Register

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