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Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) Course

Are you ready to enhance your nonprofit’s financial management to fulfill your mission and maximize impact? Our Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) course provides nonprofit professionals with the tools to go beyond simply reading financial statements, empowering them to play an active role in strategic planning and informed decision-making.

This course is ideal for decision-makers across the organization, including executive leadership, accounting and finance professionals, development teams focused on revenue generation, and program managers responsible for budgeting and compliance. Participants will gain:

  • A holistic understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and best practices
  • Insight into financial reporting and compliance requirements
  • Practical skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • The confidence to make informed financial decisions that advance your mission

Led by CPAs experienced in nonprofit finance and leadership, this course provides an engaging learning experience and a recognized industry credential that will benefit both you and your organization.

Upcoming CNAP Courses

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Course Objectives

  • Identify the IRS nonprofit requirements and core elements of the IRS Form 990
  • List the key GAAP and auditing principles applicable in the nonprofit financial reporting environment
  • Define the form and purpose of each type of financial statement and analyze how they correlate to each other
  • Identify critical fund accounting software functionality and its relationship to financial reporting
  • Define the core concepts in internal controls and identify who requires them
  • Name the 5 key elements for successful budget development and implementation
  • Distinguish the purpose of different types of budgets and the situations in which they would be used
  • Classify the differences between variable costs, semi-variable costs, and fixed costs
  • Calculate personnel costs and fringe benefit rates
  • Name the top 10 basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards

Is the Course Right for Me?

If you are responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a nonprofit fiscal office, or if you supervise the fiscal office, this course is for you. If you are new to the nonprofit world, CNAP is an excellent course for finance professionals transitioning from the for-profit sector into nonprofit finance.

From Our Past Attendees

From Our Past Attendees

“Thank you for putting on such a wonderful class. I really enjoyed it, and feel like I learned so much! I am hoping to be able to take other classes with Wegner (and hopefully you!) in the future.”
Keighton Klos
“I appreciated being able to learn from your extensive training and experience!”
Dove Burghardt
“This was one of the best CPE courses I’ve gone to! The level of detail and real examples was perfect for this course. Melodi is a very effective instructor. I would highly recommend this course to others!”
Anonymous
“Having access to an expert who could answer questions specific to my organization and experience was very helpful.”
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Course Prerequisites

To receive CNAP certification participants must have a minimum of 18 months experience in a financial position within a not-for-profit organization, confirmed by a letter signed by their employer. Participants do not need to be employed within the finance department per se but must submit verification from their employer that they serve in a financial position, and have done so for at least 18-months. If a participant does not meet this requirement he/she may still complete the course but will not be eligible for certification until the 18 month experience criteria is met.

Fee

$699 per person. Space is limited to 20 participants. Limited number of scholarships available. Applications are due no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class, but funds are limited so early application is encouraged.

Schedule

4 days included in training | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Central Time each day

Other Class Information

Wegner CPAs is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Upcoming Events

For information on future training seminars and educational events offered by Wegner CPAs, be sure to check out our events calendar frequently.

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