The Challenge

A CPA firm with nonprofit clients—including schools and community foundations—struggled with:

• Restricted Fund Confusion: Donor restrictions were not properly accounted for.
• Delayed Grant Reports: Missing expense breakdowns delayed reimbursements.
• Audit Season Stress: Data wasn’t audit-ready, creating year-end bottlenecks.

Our Solution

We provided nonprofit-aware accounting systems:

Fund & Grant Accounting

• Tracked restricted vs. unrestricted donations using QBO + Donorbox.
• Created detailed expense allocation reports for each funding source.

Audit-Ready Workflow

• Maintained three-way bank reconciliations.
• Delivered schedules and documentation for year-end reviews.

The Results

After just six months of working with us, the business experienced tangible improvements:

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Key Takeaways

• Nonprofit accounting requires precise grant and fund tracking.
• CPA firms can simplify audits with outsourced nonprofit expertise.
• Donor-ready reports boost client satisfaction and retention.

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