Nonprofit Accounting & Compliance Support
Nonprofits operate in a world where accuracy, transparency, and documentation are essential. Funders, boards, auditors, and regulators expect clean books, clear reporting, and systems that can withstand scrutiny. Pennies Count provides the structure, clarity, and nonprofit‑specific expertise your organization needs to stay compliant and confident
Why Nonprofit Accounting Requires More Than Bookkeeping
Nonprofit accounting is its own discipline. It has unique rules, reporting structures, and compliance requirements that general bookkeeping simply doesn’t cover. We help nonprofits navigate:
complex funding streamsgrant restrictionsdonor requirementsprogram reportingboard expectationsaudit preparationdocumentation standards
Your mission deserves financial systems that support it — not systems that create risk.
How We Support Nonprofits
Every engagement is tailored to your organization’s size, structure, and funding model. Support may include:
Monthly accounting and reconciliations
Grant tracking and reporting
Documentation cleanup and rebuild
Internal controls assessment
Forensic cleanup of prior years
Audit‑ready financial review
Board‑ready financial statements
Workflow and process design
System setup or migration
Training for staff and leadership
⭐ WHY CHOOSE PENNIES COUNT
Because your mission deserves numbers you can trust and expertise you can rely on.
20+ Years of Nonprofit Accounting Experience
I’ve spent more than two decades working inside nonprofit finance, supporting organizations through growth, transitions, grant cycles, and audit season. I understand the unique pressures nonprofits face — restricted funding, board reporting, compliance requirements, and the need for clean, transparent numbers.
Audited Nonprofits at a Public Accounting Firm
Before launching Pennies Count, I spent years auditing nonprofits at a public accounting firm. That means I know exactly what auditors look for, what slows them down, and what causes issues. I bring that insight directly into your Audit‑Ready Review so you can avoid surprises and move through audit season with confidence.
Controller‑Grade, Forensic Approach
I don’t just “clean up books.” I diagnose, stabilize, and strengthen your financial foundation so your organization can operate with clarity and trust.
Mission‑Aligned Support
Your work matters. My role is to protect your financial integrity so you can focus on impact, not spreadsheets.
Nonprofit‑Specific Accounting Expertise
Pennies Count brings deep knowledge of the accounting features that matter most to nonprofits. These are the areas where generalists struggle and where nonprofits often face audit findings
Fund Accounting
Clear tracking of funds, programs, and restrictions.
Net Asset Classifications
With donor restrictions, without donor restrictions, and board‑designated net assets.
Release of Restrictions
Proper timing, documentation, and reporting.
Grant Tracking & Multi‑Fund Reporting
Accurate allocation, documentation, and funder‑specific reporting.
Functional Expense Allocation
Program, management & general, and fundraising done correctly and consistently.
Indirect Cost Allocation
Clear, defensible methodologies that hold up under audit.
Pledge Receivables
Recording, aging, allowance for doubtful accounts, and NPV evaluations.
In‑Kind Contributions (ASC 958‑605)
Valuation, documentation, and proper recognition.
Endowment & UPMIFA Compliance
Tracking, spending policies, and reporting.
Deferred Revenue vs. Conditional Contributions
Correct classification to avoid audit findings.
Donor Acknowledgements & Compliance
Accurate, timely, and aligned with IRS expectations.
Reconciliation of Donor Systems to Accounting Systems
Ensuring development and finance speak the same language.
Audit Schedules & Preparation
Everything auditors expect- prepared in advance.
Internal Controls for Nonprofits
Segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation standards.
This is the level of detail nonprofit leaders, funders, and auditors expect, and the level of clarity we deliver.
Our Approach
Nonprofit leaders need clarity, not jargon. Our approach is:
Forensic
We examine your books the way an auditor would, identifying risks, gaps, and inconsistencies.
Structured
Every workflow, control, and process is intentional and documented.
Transparent
You always know what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next.
Supportive
We meet you where you are, whether your books are clean, messy, or somewhere in between.
If your nonprofit needs clarity, structure, or support before audit season, you can take the next step in two ways:
👉 Book a Consultation- talk through your needs and get expert guidance
👉 Start Your Audit‑Ready Review- get a detailed, controller‑grade assessment of your books