"Nonprofit Finance a Practical Guide" was named one of the best CFO ebooks of all time by BookAuthority!  Nominated for a McAdam Book Award (1st ed)  Written by a financial professional, the second edition of this finance book guides you through the nonprofit sector with a practical focus on finance and accounting areas. This is not a book based only on theory! Lots of examples and suggestions regarding financial statements, grants, internal controls and management. "We brought the first edition of CPA Sheila Shanker's dive into the mysterious world of not-for-profit organizations to your attention when it was in its first edition, and thought you ought to know that it's now in a second edition. If you didn't check it out then for its useful discussion and real-world examples of the esoterica of NFP finance, do so now! And if you did check it out, note that this new edition includes information on the latest developments and standards." Accounting Today 2018 "... In particular, and remembering that the fiduciary role of a board is centered around risk reduction and prevention and compliance, Ms. Shanker's section on Internal Controls can prove very helpful to thinking about policy and evaluation. The section on nonprofit issues (like compensation) is equally helpful." Nonprofit Board Crisis 2017 Reviews from the first edition:"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 Goodreads.com -- 4.5 stars goodreads.com/book/show/25611223-nonprofit-finance--a-practical-guide"... In particular, and remembering that the fiduciary role of a board is centered around risk reduction and prevention and compliance, Ms. Shanker's section on Internal Controls can prove very helpful to thinking about policy and evaluation. The section on nonprofit issues (like compensation) is equally helpful." Sheila Shanker (CPA retired in 2021) is based in Culver City, sunny Southern California, where she lives with her husband and a demanding cat. She has been the Treasurer, Director of Finance and Controller for many organizations. Sheila's long experience in the nonprofit sector has given her the inside track on what these organizations are really like, and what the finance professional and board member must know regarding accounting and financial reports. As a consultant, Sheila has helped many organizations in the finance and management areas. Her book, "Nonprofit Finance: A Practical Guide," first edition, was nominated for the McAdam Book Award in 2016. Sheila's first book and course, "Guide to Nonprofits from the Trenches," was very well received by the nonprofit and accounting communities. She also created a book and online course about consulting that have received great reviews. A prolific writer, Sheila has over 200 articles published in print and online, including articles for the "Nonprofit Times" and "Journal of Accountancy." Sheila's background includes teaching online at the MBA program of the University of Liverpool (AACSB accredited). She also enjoys creating online books and conducting "live" classes and workshops.  This is not just a book based on theory! Sheila Shanker ( CPA retired in 2021) is based in Culver City, sunny Southern California. Her many years of experience comes through in this publication, giving it a different approach to the ins and outs of nonprofit finance. You can reach her at webshanker@gmail.com