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Ideas and issues at the first organizational meeting

  • Participating organizations:
      IRS, Exemption Organizations Division
      KPMG
      Philanthropic Advisory Service of the Better Business Bureau
      National Charities Information Bureau
      New York State Office of the Attorney General
      New York Society of CPAs
      Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York

  • Education Committee Goals:
      1. Identify frequent errors on the Form 990
      2. Develop educational materials to correct these mistakes
      3. Develop materials to teach people to properly interpret the 990

  • Technology Committee Goals:
      1. Develop a list of problems with Form 990 preparation
      2. Distribute a survey to accountants, regulators and chief financial officers
      3. Research accounting software to begin development of a standardized collection system

  • Suggestions and Future Items:
      1. Develop education resources and presentations on Form 990 issues
      2. Develop curriculum for nonprofit financial management courses at colleges and universities
      3. Work with the IRS to encourage seminars on Form 990 reporting

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