Written by a professional with extensive experience with the nonprofit sector, this book guides finance professionals and boards of directors on the typical issues facing nonprofit organizations, including financial statements, taxes and grant situations. Specific topics covered in this publication include: Net assets, net asset releases, pledges, fundraising events, internal controls, and budgeting. The author's own experiences with the topics and recommendations are unique features of this book. "There are lots of reasons why people get involved in the world of nonprofits...What it's never about is a passionate interest in nonprofit finance... That makes CPA Sheila Shanker's Nonprofit Finance extremely useful. She brings long experience in the field -- including writing a previous book on the subject, Guide to Nonprofits from the Trenches -- to helping those who want to do good do better at the accounting for doing good. The book covers all the important financial issues...with real-life details and vignettes." Accounting Today "Sheila Shanker,webshanker.com, explores these [IRS issues on governance] and many other helpful financial fundamentals in Nonprofit Finance: A Practical Guide. A consultant and CPA, she provides a detailed overview of what everyone interested in the fiscal operations of nonprofits needs to know."- Nonprofit World Nominated for a Terry McAdam Book Award Goodreads.com -- 4.5 stars goodreads.com/book/show/25611223-nonprofit-finance--a-practical-guide This is not just a book based on theory! Sheila Shanker is a CPA retired in 2021,  based in sunny Southern California. Her first book, "Guide to Nonprofits from the Trenches," has received great feedback from the nonprofit and accounting professionals. A prolific writer, Sheila has over 200 articles published in print and online, including articles at the "Nonprofit World" and "Journal of Accountancy. "Sheila's background includes teaching online for the MBA program of the University of Liverpool (AACSB accredited). She also enjoys creating online courses, and conducting "live" classes and workshops. You can contact her at webshanker@gmail.com