Tag Archives: Aplos

Church Internal Controls

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Michele

Tim Goetz, one of the co-founders of Aplos, also happens to be an Executive Pastor of a church. Because of his unique accounting background, coupled with his church experience, to say he understands the demands and order required for church … Continue reading →

Posted in 501(c)3, Aplos, Church, Organization | Tagged Aplos, Church, Help, how-to Account Maintenance, how-to System Management | Leave a comment

IRS Exempt Organizations FY2011 Workplan

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Michele

The IRS Exempt Organizations Division 2011 for its Fiscal Year 2011 was released last month. The new year is a good time to review the Division’s priorities and how they might impact your organizations. (Thanks to the Nonprofit Law Blog … Continue reading →

Posted in 501(c)3, Form 990, Fund Accounting, Non-profit, Organization, Tax | Tagged Aplos, Contributions, Filings, Help, Legal, Nonprofit, Tax Exempt | Leave a comment

Starting the Year off Right

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Michele

New Year’s Resolutions are a common topic of conversation this time of year. In fact, I am willing to bet that most of you have already committed to a specific goal to improve your personal life. Many areas come to … Continue reading →

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Tax Benefits of Giving

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Michele

While we at Aplos believe your donation to a charity should come from a heart of selflessness and generosity, we know that individuals benefit for their benevolence on their tax return as well. Below is an article from Charity Navigator … Continue reading →

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Year End Checklist for Nonprofits

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Michele

If your organization’s fiscal year is from January to December, this time of year may leave you feeling a wide range of emotions. You find yourself grateful for the generosity and support of your volunteers, board members, donors, and others … Continue reading →

Posted in Aplos, Contributions, Form 990, Fund Accounting, Non-profit, Tax | Tagged 990, Aplos, Contributions, Filings, Fund Accounting, Nonprofit | Leave a comment

Aplos $200 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Michele

What would you do with $200 dollars in Visa cash? Pay for some Christmas gifts? Go out to a nice dinner? Buy yourself something? Pay your gas for the month? Aplos is giving away a $200 Visa gift card to … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned Starting a Church or Nonprofit from Scratch

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Michele

My husband and I started our nonprofit about a year ago and I had no idea what was about to transpire. The nonprofit world was actually quite foreign to me, thus the crash course that inevitably ensued this last year. … Continue reading →

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Determining Your Accounting Year – Fiscal versus Calendar

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Michele

One of the very first tasks you will encounter when entering information into Aplos or any fund accounting software involves determining your accounting year or “tax year”. (Within Aplos, System Preferences allows you to enter the appropriate information.) An accounting … Continue reading →

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Great Article to help you Evaluate Software

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Michele

I love reading articles written by individuals who “get it”. By “get it” I mean they have an incredible understanding of what is involved in choosing a great fund accounting software. In the following article entitled “Help! We Need An … Continue reading →

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Form 990 Help (Getting Prepared)

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Michele

Before sitting down to fill out your form 990, I encourage you to gather some paperwork and information required on the form. Some items on the list may or may not be needed depending on your organization and the type … Continue reading →

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