Monthly Archives: May 2012

Fixed Assets Journal Entries

Good stewardship of funds includes tracking your assets. We want to help your organization get started and provide this simple explanation of “equipment” as an asset and how to start tracking your equipment. It’s important to track your assets because disposing of an asset can create a taxable event. Assets are also considered when applying for a loan. Continue reading

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Example of Accounting Journal

Here is an example of a general ledger journal entry log to track your accounting journal entries. It’s easy to copy and customize. Continue reading

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Effective Internal Controls

Mandating vacation is also good financial management. Unpaid vacation (that is vacation earned but not taken) should be accrued and can grow into huge expenses for a small organization if allowed to build up. Nonprofit accounting software can only do so much to protect your organization from fraud. Implement effective internal controls. Continue reading

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