Whether you''re a not-for-profit (NFP) professional or work with NFP clients, you can set yourself apart with the AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate I (40 CPE Credits and 40 CAE Credits).

As of August 1, 2018, Not-for-Profit Certificate Program content has been updated to reflect implementation of FASB Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective for most not-for-profit entities for their next financial reporting period, including those related to financial statement presentation (ASU 2016-14) and revenue recognition (ASU 2014-09 and ASU 2018-08).

The Not-for-Profit Certificate Program I, Winner of Accounting Today''s Best New Products 2016, will help you build a strong foundation for NFP skills across these key tracks: 

• Introduction to Not-for-Profit Entities
• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• Governance & Assurance

Essential information for anyone with a non-profit role

You''ll get a comprehensive overview of a non-profit''s unique financial needs and is perfect for: 

• CPA firms looking for foundational training for or NFP clients
• Nonprofits seeking to deepen staff knowledge
• Those seeking a certificate as proof of proficiency with NFP clients
• Professionals who want to expand skill sets and build their resume

Learn anytime, anywhere

This award-winning, self-paced e-learning course is available on-demand to suit your schedule—and all learning styles and levels, through: 

• Audio and video
• Interactive skills practice and gamification
• Case studies and real-world scenarios
• Hands-on exercises

Earn credentials—and spotlight your accomplishment

With this Certificate program, you''ll get both CPE and CAE credits. You''ll also earn a digital badge, that lets you show your achievement anywhere on the web — a personal blog, a social network like LinkedIn, biographical page on your company''s website or online resume. Your Certificate and digital badge information will be sent to you once you''ve completed the program.

Courses included in this program: 

• Accounting and Financial Reporting Track
  • Not-for-Profit Entity Overview                   
  • GAAP for NFPs
  • Financial Statement Presentation
  • Net Assets
  • Exchange and Agency Transactions
  • Revenue from Contributions
  • Assets
  • Programmatic Investments
  • Fair Value Issues Specific to NFPs
  • Expenses
  • Investments
  • Split Interest Agreements and Endowments
• Tax Compliance Track
  • Liabilities
  • Tax Exempt Status
  • Tax Compliance Track
  • Unrelated Business Income Tax
  • Introduction to Form 990
  • Private Foundations
  • Federal and State Filing Requirements
• Not-for-Profit Governance and Assurance Track
  • Best Practices in Board Governance
  • Risk Assessment and Internal Controls
  • Fraud Overview and Prevention
  • Planning the Audit Engagement
  • Financial Oversight, Budget and Strategy
  • Auditing Considerations

Credit Info 

• CPE CREDITS: Online: 40.0 (CPE credit info)
• CAE CREDITS: Online: 40.0 (CPE credit info)
• NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Accounting, Auditing, Business Management & Organization, Taxes
• LEVEL: Basic
• PREREQUISITES: Knowledge of the not-for-profit industry
• ADVANCE PREPARATION: None
• YELLOW BOOK HOURS: Online - 31
• DELIVERY METHOD: QAS Self-Study
• COURSE ACRONYM: NFP-CERT

Online Access Instructions

A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to be a CPA to get the certificate?
   
   You do not have to be a CPA to obtain the certificate. The certificate is designed to benefit CPAs and non-CPA alike, including anyone who works for, or with, a nonprofit. Those who obtain the certificate will receive the recommended CPE / CAE credits.
   
   
2. What level of knowledge should I possess prior to starting the NFP Certificate program?  
   
   While the program is designed to provide a foundational level of learning, individuals will benefit from having a basic understanding and awareness of Less