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Jim White
Bernard & Franks A Corporation of CPAs

"Our membership in NSA has been invaluable in the growth of our nonprofit business. "

Why Choose an NSA Member Firm?

Now more than ever, financial mangers need trusted assistance in navigating difficult courses as they have to provide more services with less resources. From GASB 34 implementation to budgeting, to bond issues, the industry experts in NSA can help you find innovative and creative solutions to your unique challenges.

NSA members firms have the knowledge and skills to help create and maintain a fiscal and management framework so your organization can adapt to its evolving needs. NSA members can help you put in place effective systems that make financial reporting compliance an easy task. NSA members serve over 1,500 nonprofit entities across the country, including Charitable Organizations and Agencies, Heath & Welfare Organizations, Foundations, Public Charities, and Government Funded Organizations.

Members understand the economics, operations, and trends in the industry. Members attend continuing education events, workshops and seminars to stay on top of the latest regulations and issues facing nonprofits today. If you are finding federal and state funding declining, regulations increasing and fund raising becoming more difficult, contact NSA to find a firm near you. Let us assist you by finding an experienced and knowledgeable accounting firm to work for you so you can concentrate on your mission and services.

You need a CPA firm that belongs to NSA

NSA members are focused on addressing the strategic, financial, operational and regulatory demands of nonprofit entities. Their devotion to the not-for-profit industry is apparent by their membership in NSA. Members understand the challenges you face, anticipate your needs, and provide innovative services and solutions you need to improve the performance of your organization.

NSA member firms demonstrate their commitment to nonprofit accounting practices through community service and involvement with nonprofit and civic organization in their communities. Many firms have partners and team members participate on boards and executive committees of charitable organizations and foundations.

There is a synergy among the member of the Not-For-Profit Services Association, members share industry expertise and work together to solve their clients’ changing needs. The loyalty and longevity of the membership is showcased by the fact more than 50% of NSA firms have been members for over 10 years, and several others for more than five years.

Excellence in Service

NSA members are ready to work with you to help you meet all your key challenges. Each member firm is able to provide a range of services beyond the standard level of service. Whether you need a Yellow Book or OMB A-133 Audit, compliance or operations systems review, a need to satisfy Regulatory or Contractual Agreements, NSA has a firm qualified to serve your industry needs.

In addition to traditional auditing and tax assistance to government and nonprofit organizations, NSA members can help you prepare. Board of Directors and Regulators appreciate a candid review of issues ahead of time, and tend to look favorably upon proactive steps being taken to improve. NSA members can help you prepare for state and federal examinations by finding those situations and issues that need attention before the regulators arrive.

Not-For-Profit Specialization

A recent survey noted the Not-For-Profit Service Association members specialize in more than 50 specific government and nonprofit accounting and consulting services. More than 65% of our members specialized in the following:
  • A-133 Issues
  • Accounting Services
  • Bookkeeper Training
  • Budgeting Implementation
  • Cash Flow Planning
  • Comptrollership/CFO
  • EDP Systems Consulting
  • Executive Compensation
  • Financial Report Preparation
  • Fraud Prevention & Investigation
  • Grant Management
  • Internal Control Review
  • Investment Policies
  • IRS Audits & Returns
  • Lease vs. Borrow Analysis
  • Litigation Support Services
  • Nonprofit Formation/Startup
  • Program Cost Analysis
  • Risk Evaluation/Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Tax Exempt Status – Obtaining/Retaining
  • Training & Facilitation
  • UBIT Issues
  • Volunteer Board Training



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