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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*Chapter 12 Not-for-Profit Organizations

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Lifes Lessons : Chapter 12

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Learning Objectives

Identify the authoritative standards-setting bodies for establishing GAAP for Not-For-Profits (NFPs).Division of Resources into:-Unrestricted-Temporarily restricted-Permanently

Reporting of Cash Flows by NFPs

Explain financial reporting and accounting for NFPs:-Contributions, contributions of services, pass through contributions -Pledges-Collection Items-Gains and losses on Investments-Fixed Assets

Special problems of determining the cost of fund-raising activitiesAssessing the financial conditions of NFPs

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*How to determine whether it is a Nongovernmental NFP or Governmental Entity It was not created by a government, but rather by individuals.It does not have the power to levy taxes.It may not have the power to levy tax-exempt debt.FASB is the authoritative standards-setting body for financial reporting, not the GASB.Examples of not-for-profit organizations: March of Dimes, American Red Cross, etc. -March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. -American Red Cross works to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*Governments Vs. Non-profitsGASB: sets standards for all state and local governments.

FASB: sets standards for non governmental non-profits except federal government.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*Types (forms) of Not-for-ProfitsSome not-for-profits are like governments.--Funding derived from non-exchange transactions

Some not-for-profits are comparable to business.--Funding derived from exchange transactions.Lack of power to taxNot-for-profits are private rather than public institutions.

Some non-profits are hybrids: --Funding derived from both exchange & non-exchange transactions.Ex: colleges and universities. Chapter 12 *Granof-5e

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Importance of Not-For-Profit AccountingAccounting is where the nonprofit buck stops. Accounting gives the nonprofit a key tool to run its business, plan its future, and show donors and regulators it is spending and tracking its funds the way it should (management tool for protection and efficient use of assets to accomplish mission)Tax/regulatory complianceMaintain tax exempt statusReporting (Form 990, 990-PF, 990-T as well as state and local compliance)PayrollGrant complianceTransparency

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What are the benefits of sound accounting policies and procedures?Accountant and attorney fees saved . . .Thousands of dollarsAvoiding sanctions on officers . . .Penalty up to 200% of excess benefit plusRepaymentKeeping exempt status so you can accomplish your mission . . .Priceless!*Chapter 12 Granof-5e

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*GAAP for Nongovernmental NFPsFASB Statement (SFAS) No. 93 DepreciationFASB Statement (SFAS) No. 95 Stmt of cash flowsFASB Statement (SFAS) No. 116 ContributionsFASB Statement (SFAS) No. 117 Financial statement display FASB Statement (SFAS) No. 124 InvestmentsFASB Statement (SFAS) No. 136---Transfers of assetsFASB Statement (SFAS) No. 164 NFP entities: Mergers & AcquisitionsAICPA Audit and Accounting Guide Not-for-Profit Organizations (AAG-NPO, revised March 2009)

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SFAS 117: Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit OrganizationsRequiredStatement of financial positionStatement of activities (change in net assets)Statement of cash flowsAmounts of each of three classes of net assets - permanently restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted be displayed in statement of financial positionAmounts of change in each of the three classes of net assets be displayed in the statement of activities

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*Financial Statements for NFPs

I) Statement of Financial Position (Table 12-1) II) Statement of Activities (Table 12-2)III) Statement of Functional Expenses for VHWOs (Table 12-3)IV) Statement of Cash Flows (Table 12-4 and 12-5)Notes to the Financial Statements

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FASB and GASB standards differ on these issues:

Financial statement displayReporting entityInvestmentsCash flowsPensionsCompensated absencesOperating leasesRisks and uncertainties

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*I) Statement of Financial Position FASB Statement No.117Reports on an aggregate view of the entity as a whole, rather than on disaggregated funds, as of a point in time.

Net Assets (assets less liabilities) must be classified as either:1) unrestricted OR 2) temporarily restricted OR3) permanently restricted

Classifications are based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. As long as net assets are classified, there is considerable flexibility in displaying information including showing disaggregated fund-based data

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*Investments GAAPFASB Statement No. 124Mark equity investments that have readily determinable values and all debt securities to fair value. Similar to SFAS No. 115 for businesses and GASB Statement No. 31 for governments, but simpler. SFAS No. 124 requires extensive disclosures regarding investments and related income.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*II) Statement of Activities FASB Statement No.117Reports on changes in all classes of net assets for a period of time. Changes take the form of:a) Revenuesb) Expensesc) Gains/lossesd) Contributions (Support)

When net assets are released from restrictions (as restrictions are met), both1) Decrease temporarily restricted net assets AND2) Increase unrestricted net assets

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*II) Statement of Activities FASB Statement No.117SFAS No. 117 allows:Considerable flexibility in presenting Statement of Activities information--Most commonly used presentations include: 1) A single column (March of Dimes) OR2) Three columns (Red Cross)Additional classifications to be used in addition to unrestricted, temporarily restricted, & permanently restricted. Examples include:operating and non operatingexpendable and nonexpendable earned and unearnedrecurring and nonrecurring

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a) Revenues

Revenues are increases in unrestricted net assets that arise from bilateral exchange transactions in which the other party receives direct tangible benefits commensurate with the resources provided.Examples include:-membership dues-program service fees-sales of supplies and services-investment income-some grantsRevenues should be reported as increases in one of the 3 categories of net assets.

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b) Expenses

Use accrual accounting.All should be reported as decreases in unrestricted net assets.Should be reported by functional categories (i.e. program vs. support)Record depreciation expense for all capital assets, except collections.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*Joint Costs with a Fund-raising AppealAICPA SOP 98-2.Reported as fund-raising support expenses, rather than allocate to functional programs, such as education or advocacy Criteria to be applied includes considering 1) Purpose 2) Audience3) Content

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*c) Investment Gains/LossesShould be included separately from Revenues & Expenses.Report realized and unrealized investment gains/losses.Examples include:realized GAINS/LOSSES on investment transactionsGAINS/LOSSES on sale or disposal of equipmentReport income and GAINS and LOSSES as changes in unrestricted net assets, unless their use is restricted by the donor or state law. Donors may stipulate that a portion of appreciation is to be permanently restricted to maintain the purchasing power of the endowment. If a donor is silent as to LOSSES: A) they reduce unrestricted net assets if the net appreciation requirement has been reached ORB) Otherwise they reduce temporarily restricted net assets.GAINS:--Relate to peripheral or incidental transactions of the entity --Often are beyond the control of management

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SFAS 116: Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions MadeApplies to all entities receiving or making charitable contributionsGenerally, contributions received, including unconditional promises to give, are recognized as revenues in period received at their fair values.Generally, contributions made, including unconditional promises to give, are recognized as expenses in the period made at their fair values.Conditional promises to give are recognized when they become unconditional, i.e. when conditions met.Chapter 12 *Granof-5e

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SFAS 116, ContinuedContributions received increase Permanently restricted net assetsTemporarily restricted net assetsUnrestricted net assets

Recognition of expiration of donor-imposed restrictions in the period they expire.Chapter 12 *Granof-5e

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*d) ContributionsFASB Stmt. No 116 Contributions are the main means of support in NFPs

Contributions are increase in net assets arising from contributions of resources in non exchange transactions in which the donor derives no tangible benefit from the recipient agency.(i.e. Nonreciprocal Receipts of Assets/Services)--Compare this definition to Revenue on earlier Slide

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*d) Contributions (contd)FASB Stmt. No 116 Contributions Increase:Unrestricted net assets when no donor restrictions exist or the restrictions have expired.

Temporarily restricted net assets when the donor imposes restrictions as to purpose (how the asset is used) or time (when the asset is used).

Permanently restricted net assets when the donor stipulates that the assets must be held in perpetuity, but the organization can spend the income.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*d) Contributions (contd)FASB Stmt. No 116 Unconditional promises (Pledges):Depend only on the passage of time or demand by the promisee for performance. Record these as support in the period made.Conditional promises:Depend on the occurrence of a specified future and uncertain event to bind the promissor, such as obtaining matching gifts by the recipient. Do not record these as support until the conditions are substantially met.Donated material (gifts-in-kind):should be recorded as contributions and as expenses (supplies expense or cost of goods sold) at fair value on the date of the gift if an object, clearly measurable basis for fair value can be established.Purpose-Restricted Contributions: Equivalent to governments restricted grants. Used only for donor-specified purposes.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*d) Contributions (contd)Unconditional Promises (Pledges)Definition: Promises to make donations of cash or other assets.

FASB Stmt. #116:PRIOR to Statement released:Revenue recognized when pledges receivedAFTER Statement released:Revenue not recognized until cash has been collected More conservative approach

Legally enforceable if donor reneges?Pledges are enforceable when the organization has relied on the pledge and thereby incurred costs. However, from a practical standpoint, legal action will rarely be taken by a NFP.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*d) Contributions (contd)Conditional PromisesDefinition: -Specific conditions have to be satisfied for the donor to provide the resources.

FASB Stmt. # 116: -conditional promise shall be recognized when the specified conditions are met

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*d) Contributions (contd)Contributed ServicesContributed services should be recorded as contributions and expense (salaries expense) at fair value if the services:A) create or enhance non financial assets (such as a carpenter constructing a building), ORB) are provided by individuals possessing specialized skills that typically would need to be purchased if not provided by donation (e.g., secretaries or accountants).FASB Stmt. # 116:Contributed Services recognized only if they are of:-professional nature-the entity would have paid for it if it had not been donated.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*d) Contributions (contd)American Red Cross American Red Cross:The organization recognizes contributions, which include unconditional promises as revenues in the period received or promised.The organization reports contributions in the temporarily or permanently restricted net asset class if they are received with donor stipulations.When the stipulated time ends, then it is reclassified from restricted to unrestricted net assets in the consolidated statement of activities. Products and services revenue, which arises from sales of whole blood and components, and plasma derivative products, and health and safety course fees, is generally recognized upon delivery of products and services to the customer.

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*III) Statement of Functional ExpensesVoluntary health and welfare organizations (VHWOs) must present this statement showing both functional expenses and natural (object or line item) expenses (Table 12-3).

SalariesAdoption Mgt and GeneralSuppliesCounseling Fund-raisingDepreciationEducation

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*IV) Statement of Cash flowsFASB Statement No. 95SFAS No. 95 was amended to extend coverage to not-for-profit organizations as well as for-profit entities (Table 12-4).Cash flows are reported as changes in operating, financing and investing activities (Table 12-5).The indirect method or direct method (with reconciliation) may be used.

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IV) Statement of Cash flowsFASB Statement No. 95FASB requires that cash flow statements includes:I) Operating activitiesII) Financing activitiesIII) Investing activities

REMEMBER: GASB requires that cash flow statements be categorized into: I) Operating activitiesII a) Non capital financing activitiesII b) Capital and financing activitiesIII) Investing activitiesIt also mandates that governments use direct method to report cash flows.Chapter 12 Granof-5e*

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IV) Statement of Cash flowsMiscellaneous Accounting RemindersUnrestricted gifts are included with operating activities.Restricted contributions given for long-term purposes are included with financing activities along with the related income.Noncash gifts or in-kind contributions are disclosed as noncash investing and financing activities in a separate section.


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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*Additional Topics-Financial IndicatorsLiquidity: --Quick ratio --Current ratio

Burden of debt: Total debt/Total assets

Adequacy of available resources: shows extent of organizations reserves.

Current fiscal performance: extent of operating surpluses or deficits.

Reliability of budgetary projections

Proportion of revenues directed to the organizations mission

4 important ratios:Fund raising ratio: fund-raising expense measured as a % of total related revenues.Program ratio: compares expenses of mission-oriented programs to administrative costs. Contributions and grant ratioRevenue from services ratio

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Chapter 12 Granof-5e*Optional Fund AccountingNFPs may use fund accounting for internal purposes to facilitate reporting back to grantors or funding agencies.FASB Stmt. No. 117 Permits NFPs to present disaggregated data classified by fund groups, as long as the aggregated net asset statements are also presented.

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Optional Fund AccountingAICPA AAG-NPO pars. 16.01 -16.20

Unrestricted current funds (or unrestricted operating or general funds)

Restricted current funds (or restricted operating or specific purpose funds)

Plant funds (or land, building, and equipment funds)

Loan funds (most often in private universities)

Endowment funds.

Annuity and life income funds (or split-interest funds)

Agency funds or (custodian funds).

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Granof-5e*SummaryFASB sets accounting standards for Not-for-Profits (NFPs) other than governments. Thus they follow the full accrual basis of accounting.NFPs should classify their resources into three categories: unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted.NFPs should recognize as revenue all unconditional contributions including both pledges and restricted donations when they are received.NFPs should recognize contributed services only if they are of a professional nature and would be required by the NFP if not donated.NFPs are not required to recognize and capitalize works of art.NFPs like governments face special problems of accounting for pass-through grants and contributions.NFPs follow AICPAs SOP 98-2 to allocate joint costs that have a fund-raising appeal.The Fiscal health of an NFP can be assessed using traditional financial ratios.

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