Selecting accounting software for nonprofit organizations. The CPA Journal Online Search Software Personal Help Nov 1993 Selecting accounting software for nonprofit organizations. Fortunately, as the financial summary and information-gathering requirements of nonprofits rapidly change, software packages that address these unique concerns have become increasingly available. These capabilities make it easier for managers to find a software that is responsive to the specialized needs of their organization. A guideline for selecting a computer software and a directory of software vendors are provided.
Nonprofits have unique reporting and information gathering needs.
Before buying software for such an organization, it is important to review various software packages to make sure those unique needs are properly addressed. A checklist is presented, which will assist in the process. Nonprofit organizations frequently have specialized accounting requirements demanding distinct software features. Particular attention should be paid to the nonprofit organization's special characteristics with a careful analysis of the features needed. While accounting, computer, and business literature is rich in descriptions of the generalized process of how to select and identify features of accounting software, little is written about selecting accounting software for nonprofit organizations.