Week 9 Assignment 2 – Financial Reporting Review of a Not-for-Profit Organization
Overview
Select one not-for-profit organization in an area of interest to you and review the financial statements and audit reports for the organization. The financial statements and audit report of the not-for-profit organization should be readily and publicly available on their website.
Instructions
Write a 35 page paper in which you do the following:
- Analyze the selected not-for-profits financial statements to determine if the statements conform to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance in
- Explain the selected organizations use of the three fund categories.
- Recommend at least two areas of potential interest to the stakeholder concerning the status of revenue and expenses.
- Analyze the organizations statement of cash flows.
- Explain the format that the organization utilizes, including any unique areas of emphasis that differ from the GAAP accounting format.
- Compare the organizations reporting of pledges and contributions to reporting of exchange transactions. Discuss the funds that are used.
- Assess the fiscal condition of the selected organization, interpreting financial indicators and using financial ratios widely accepted as being indicative of fiscal health.
- Expand the assessment to include fundraising analysis, program review, contributions, and grant and revenue analyses.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment:
- Evaluate the financial statements and fiscal condition of a not-for-profit organization relative to financial guidelines.
