Nonprofits

Maner Costerisan has established a focused team of professionals who know what it takes to assist nonprofit organizations in reaching their financial goals. From nonprofit trade associations to charitable, educational, religious and social organizations, we have experience serving more than 300 nonprofit organizations. We have gained an in-depth understanding of the unique needs and tax laws facing our clients in the nonprofit industry. By developing long-term, close client relationships, we can offer customized solutions that are aligned with your organization’s mission. We strive to help maximize your resources, so you can focus on fulfilling your commitment to the community.

Our nonprofit specialists can assist with the following services:

 
  • Accounting and auditing
  • Cost allocation and budgeting
 
  • Single audit
  • Financial reporting
 
  • Exempt organization tax returns and registrations
  • Fraud prevention and investigation
 
  • Accounting and information system recommendations
  • Government grants accounting and consulting
 
  • Application for exempt status
  • Organization and personnel planning
 
  • Benchmarking
  • Tax planning
 
  • Business advisory
  • 403(b) plan self-audits
 
  • Cash flow management
 

In addition to traditional CPA services, we can also assist you with your financial accounting software and IT needs.   Our Business Solutions & Technology Department specializes in helping not-for-profits leverage technology to do more with less.    We offer a full complement of IT services, including software evaluation and selection, accounting software implementation and training, custom software development, integration of disparate systems, cloud technologies and IT infrastructure consulting and support.   We sell and support the two leading accounting software solutions for nonprofits:

Additional Resources

Sage Intacct
Grant Tracking and Billing Webinar

 

Contact Us

For more information about these services, please contact:

Sarah Jennings, CPA, CFE, CAE
Director, Principal, Accounting & Outsourced Solutions and Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement

Larry Wagenknecht, FMPA, FAPhA, Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Pharmacists Association

“Having worked with Maner Costerisan in one way or another for over 25 years, I can honestly say that I think as far as CPA firms go, they are in a class by themselves. Their expertise runs the gamut of industries and services and I am confident that whatever issue we encounter, the professional staff at Maner Costerisan can guide us through it. They are knowledgeable, engaging and proactive. Having critical financial information when we need it, along with a trusted objective opinion has benefited our organization immensely.”

Stimulus Bill and Nonprofits

 

Internal Controls in Times of Crisis

 

 

Recorded Webinars