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Maire Loughran

Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies

Learn Maire Loughran’s nonprofit-specific methods to simplify bookkeeping and reporting.
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What Will You Learn?

Accounting made simple for nonprofits – NONPROFIT BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING FOR DUMMIES helps charities and associations keep clean books and stay compliant.

This nonprofit-focused guide explains:

  • Fund Accounting – Track money by program, donor, or grant
  • Financial Statements – Prepare reports for boards and funders
  • Compliance – Stay audit- and IRS-ready
  • Transparency – Maintain donor trust through accurate reporting


2025 application: Nonprofits must prove impact and maintain strict compliance in today’s donor-driven environment.

Win with Click.Apply.Grow™: Use fund accounting, generate reports, and track grants accurately. Organizations applying this see greater donor trust and smoother audits.

Transparent books. Trusted mission.

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About the Author

Maire Loughran is a CPA, professor, and author best known for *Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies*.

She guides nonprofit organizations in managing finances, compliance, and transparency.

What sets her apart: She tailors accounting knowledge to the unique needs of nonprofits.

Organizations using her resources report greater accountability, improved reporting, and stronger financial stewardship.

The nonprofit accounting expert trusted by mission-driven organizations.

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