Although there are a number of differences working for a nonprofit organization, being associated with the U.S. Air Force and using appropriated dollars, Susan finds comfort in the fact that good accounting practices transfer anywhere. In this arena, the customer can be a CAP member, a wing, a region, the Air Force or vendors. We see a little bit of everything. Susan will be the first to tell you that communication is the key to keeping things running smoothly.
Many companies have what they call an 'open door' policy.
Speaking of bank statements, Susan tells a true story about CAP's bank statements arriving in boxes. Even though she admits to working too much, Susan does have plans to retire and move to the mountains. My husband and I have made a number of work-related moves. We have lived in Alabama for six years and don't plan to move again. That is, until she retires.