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Looking for True Fund Accounting? Here are 5 Must Have Characteristics

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1. The Fund Accounting software is purpose-built for nonprofits.

As your nonprofit grows and gains a variety of funding sources, that entry level software solution probably quit meeting your tracking and reporting requirements long ago. True fund accounting software is designed from the ground-up for the reporting and coding complexities of the nonprofit world and it is not a re-purposed or tweaked version of for-profit software.

2. Multidimensional charts of accounts

True Fund Accounting software allows you to adapt the software to each funding stream’s unique conditions, which is vital when funding sources have diverse requirements. Welter Consulting recommends Abila MIP Fund Accounting which allows you to keep track of multiple donation and grant sources spread over numerous projects and with varying fiscal periods, while accommodating new grants and funding sources as they grow.

3. Instant transparency for all of your stakeholders

True Fund Accounting software makes it easy to generate sophisticated, audit-level reports for seasoned professionals and auditors, as well as simple, high-level reports that meet the needs of non-accounting team members. You can easily generate reports without custom report writing, whether for a single funding source or for a specific grant.

4. Interconnects to other mission-critical systems

Pulling data easily and more accurately into and out of the system is critical to smooth operations. This is where integration to mission-critical software – including program management, fundraising, and HR software – is essential.

5. Support from knowledgeable representatives

Welter Consulting only works with Nonprofits. We’ve worked with over a hundred different Nonprofit organizations. We not only understand the particular needs of Nonprofit organizations, we have deep expertise on best practices and accounting requirements.

Honoring Excellence in Early Childhood Education

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Welter Consulting Sponsors Early Learning Champions Award LuncheonWelter Consulting is proud to be co-sponsor of the Friends of EOFC 4th Annual Early Learning Champions Award Luncheon. The event will honor eight Early Childhood Education Champions at a luncheon at Club Green Meadows on Wednesday, May 13.

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) has grown to become the leading provider of comprehensive early childhood education and family support programs in Southwest Washington. EOCF is one of the largest social service organizations in Southwest Washington and is the second largest nonprofit organization in Clark County with an annual operating budget of $10.5 million and approximately 265 employees. EOCF serves more than 2,000 children and families, most of whom are low-income. Areas served include Clark County, Pacific County, and the Woodland portion of Cowlitz County.

The champions being honored are:

Jane McDowell – Community Early Learning Champion
Gaelynn Mills – Community Early Learning Champion
Ilene LeClaire – Community Early Learning Staff Person
Jennifer (Jenn) Helm – Community Early Learning Volunteer
Melody Scheer – Community Partner
Cheyanne Craig – Community Outstanding New Professional
Lile Moving and Storage – EOCF Business Partner
Deanna (DeeDee) Russell – EOCF Alan Ham Leadership Award

We congratulate all of the champions who have dedicated their time and energy to worthy goals of Early Learning – and we are proud to sponsor this event honoring their achievement.

See You at the WA Society of CPAs Not-For-Profit Conference!

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Washington Society of CPAs Not-For-Profit ConferenceWe are very excited about the upcoming Washington Society of CPAs Not-For-Profit Conference coming up November 20 -21 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle.

We are a sponsor, we will be exhibiting, and Vicki Welter will be presenting! We hope to see you there.

Vicki will be co-presenting with Carolyn Hojaboom on electronic document management:

“Less Paper, More Efficiency and No Findings”

November 21, 2014
2:20 – 3:20
Carolyn Hojaboom, CPA, MNPL, Ash Consulting
Vicki Welter, CPA, Welter Consulting, LLC
Explore the benefits of electronic records and hear examples of how an electronic records system can positively affect your bottom line. Explore various software options, how to evaluate electronic document management needs at your organization, and implementation tips.

You can register for the conference at www.wscpa.org/conferences

The conference is designed to provide you with the latest information you need on regulations and best practices in the not-for-profit industry.

Please be sure to visit our booth, we’d love to say hello and discover what goals and challenges you have for your organization.