This section includes articles on general financial management issues such as budgeting and financial management controls, contacts and links to other web sites with additional information.  The information is general in nature and applicable to not-for-profit organizations in a broad range of fields and jurisdictions. 

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Financial warning signs (April 1996)

Internal control (Sept 1996)

Budgeting (Oct 1996)

Controlling cash transactions (Dec 1996)

Making the most of your annual audit (Feb 1997)

Financial management in times of uncertainty (April 1997)

Monthly reporting to boards (June 1997)

Minimizing government recoveries (June 1997)

Control over branch operations (Dec 1998)

Retention of books and records (April 1998)

Additional CCRA retention requirements (Jan 1999)

Merging NFPs (April 1999)

Understanding financial statements (Nov 1999)

Revenue recognition (Jan 2000)

Stopping theft of cash (Feb 2000)

Assessing and managing risk (Sept 2000)

Managing your financial cushion (Dec 2000)

Treasurer's calendar of events

Financial management checklist