Nonprofit Accounting Certification

Communicate Nonprofit Accounting Knowledge

Consortia Nonprofit Accounting Certification communicates and assures employers of your nonprofit accounting knowledge. It distinguishes you from your competition, builds credibility, and validates knowledge.

Nonprofit Accounting Certification requires the completion of the Nonprofit Accounting Fundamentals course and Nonprofit Accounting Certification exam.
The course may be substituted by an approved equivalent course. Certification candidates must receive a minimum of 75% on the course and exam.

Accreditation

The Nonprofit Accounting Certification is accredited by Consortia Accounting School.

Consortia is a registered Postsecondary Proprietary School providing post-secondary education for vocational or professional objectives.

Topics Covered on the Exam

• Introduction to Accounting and Financial Reporting for Governmental and Not-for-Profit Organizations
• Overview of Financial Reporting for State and Local Governments
• Modified Accrual Accounting: Including the Role of Fund Balances and Budgetary Authority
• Accounting for the General and Special Revenue Funds
• Accounting for Other Governmental Fund Types: Capital Projects, Debt Service, and Permanent
• Proprietary Funds
• Fiduciary Funds
• Government-Wide Statements, Capital Assets, Long-Term Debt
• Advanced Topics for State and Local Governments
• Accounting for Private Not-for-Profit Organizations
• College and University Accounting
• Accounting for Hospitals and Other Health Care Providers
• Auditing, Tax-Exempt Organizations, and Evaluating Performance
• Financial Reporting by the Federal Government

Exam Materials

• Nonprofit Accounting Certification exam
• Nonprofit Accounting Certification certificate
• Nonprofit Accounting Certification badge

Steps to Take the Exam

1. Take the Nonprofit Accounting Certification pre-assessment exam.
2. Complete the Nonprofit Accounting Fundamentals course.
3. Take the Nonprofit Accounting Certification post-assessment exam.
4. Take the Nonprofit Accounting Certification exam.

For exam instructions and resources, go to Schedule an Exam.