Nonprofit

We help local nonprofits, throughout Minnesota, grow and thrive in their communities.

Minnesota Nonprofit Accounting experts.

We understand the complexities surrounding the organization, the motivation of leadership and the viewpoint of the people served. Smith Schafer will help you become a more responsible steward of funds and a more efficient provider of services.

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Our Experience.

Our Nonprofit Service Group is committed to serving over 300 Minnesota nonprofits. We strive to provide high-quality services in a timely, cost-effective manner. Our nonprofit clients appreciate this approach, which is evidenced by the low level of lost clients which the firm has experienced.

Specialized Nonprofit Industry Services:

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Accounting Services

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Audit & Attest

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Reviews & Compilations

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Qualified Benefit Plan Audits

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Agreed Upon Procedures

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Quarterly Corporate Reports

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Fraud & Internal Controls Review

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Transactional Due Diligence

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Bookkeeping & Payroll

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Quickbook ProAdvisor Services

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Technology Consulting

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Business Process Reviews & Consulting

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Associations

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Business Leagues

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Charitable Organizations

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Civic Organizations

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Faith-Based Organizations

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Member Organizations

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Private Foundations

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Private Schools

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Social Clubs

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Youth Organizations

Actively involved in the industry we serve, we are proud members of:

AICPA Audit Quality Center Member

Smith Schafer is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Audit Quality Center. As a member, we have access to comprehensive resources that assist us in further enhancing the quality of our nonprofit audits. The membership provides us timely information on a variety of technical and regulatory subjects that we apply to audits to help ensure compliance with the appropriate standards and changes in regulations.

Why Nonprofit Clients Choose Us

“Smith Schafer and its staff have been a joy to work with.”

– Minnesota Economic Development Foundation

“Years of great, dependable service!”

– Wilensky Family Foundation

“Excellent service matched with quality work and great people.”

– Minnesota Builders Exchange

“We have gotten consistent, positive results with Smith Schafer. We value them as a trusted partner with this organization.”

– Best Prep

“Since 1995 we have been approached by other CPA firms and have occasionally put our audit out to bid, but Smith Schafer is always the one we choose. They understand the complexities of our business, and their professionalism is outstanding.”

– Family Service Rochester

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Nonprofit Industry Resources

Financial Statement Concerns for Manufacturing Companies

Good accounting practices are an important tool for managing a manufacturing business. Given the industry's uncertainty, it is crucial to fine-tune financial statements for users of them to review reliable information. We have provided a guide below highlighting...

Business Owners: Ways to Improve your Company’s Internal Controls

Internal controls are not typically a topic at management meetings until fraud occurs in the company or is in the news. The idea of fraud happening in business is generally considered preposterous; we all have trustworthy employees and appropriate controls. However,...

COVID-19 Relief for Accounting Standards

On June 3, 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, bringing relief for both for-profit and nonprofit entities. The standard allows entities who have not yet issued their financial statements to DELAY the implementation of ASU 2014-09, Revenue Recognition from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606).