PADM 5420 - Nonprofit Accounting and Finance


Budgeting, accounting, and finance support the critical purpose of a nonprofit organization and contribute to its overall success. This course introduces the key theoretical concepts of budgeting, accounting and finance and applies them to the context of nonprofit organizations. The specific concepts covered in this course include basic accounting standards and procedures; budget process; establishment and execution of internal financial controls and procedures; measurement, monitoring, and reporting of the financial condition of an organization; analysis of accounting and financial reports to assess the financial health of an organization; role of the board members and their financial oversight in financial discipline; and the role of external auditors. Students will have an opportunity to analyze accounting and financial reports and assess the financial health of a nonprofit organization.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ECON 2010

Credits: 3 hours



Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window)