Tag Archives: Aplos

Form 990 Help (The Basics)

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Michele

During a meeting about Aplos, the topic of Form 990 and its long list of instructions presented itself.  For those of you unfamiliar with Form 990, the Return for Organizations Exempt from Income Tax, I would like to provide a … Continue reading →

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Batch Entry within Aplos?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Michele

As much as we pride ourselves on being simple and easy to understand in the world of fund accounting, we recognize tasks within our own software that might merit an explanation.  For instance, in the Cash Transactions module, you will … Continue reading →

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Aplos Fund Accounting Basic Terminology

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Michele

Because Aplos is committed to educating and instilling confidence in its users, I want to take the opportunity to explain some basics.  Hopefully, understanding the terminology will shed light on some areas within fund accounting and send you on your … Continue reading →

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Attracting Volunteers for Your Organization

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Michele

If I were to survey all the great organizations, be it a church or nonprofit, and ask them what has been the key to their success, there is no doubt in my mind the majority would focus in on the … Continue reading →

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Why We Do What We Do

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Michele

This past weekend, I was reminded of why the value we place on simplicity with Aplos as a product, goes hand in hand with our desire for the typical individual to experience simplicity when working for your organization.  Anytime I … Continue reading →

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Aplos Adding Web Based Accounting Software

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Michele

We are very close to launching our web-based product and excited to offer you yet another incredible software option.  Because web based accounting software has become so popular, many individuals find themselves switching from a more traditional desktop version.  While … Continue reading →

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More Contribution Questions Answered

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Michele

I am continuing on the topic of contributions.  My previous post clarified some questions any of us working in the fund accounting world might have. Here are a few more answers to the most asked contribution questions. Is there a … Continue reading →

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Contribution Questions Answered

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Michele

Contributions are the foundation upon which your organization operates and exists.  As you know, they play a tremendous role.  Managing them, stewarding them, and accounting for them within the fund accounting framework requires time and organization.  If you are like … Continue reading →

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Profile of an

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Michele

As I write this today, there are numerous people waking up to go face a computer and reluctantly “do the books” for their church or nonprofit.  Many of these individuals, if their honest, would let you in on a little … Continue reading →

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Establishing Good Fund Accounting Habits

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Michele

Implementing policies and procedures to properly maintain your accounts is a necessary task.  What I have found in managing my own nonprofit’s fund accounting, leads me to help us consider some important habits to establish from the very beginning.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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