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A complete guide to leveraging the power of Sarbanes-Oxley--specifically for nonprofits

The first book to discuss the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation as it relates to nonprofit organizations, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits is an essential guide for all nonprofit executives and boards who want to know how the new legislation can enhance their organization's mission.

By establishing a "platinum standard" of operations and governance within nonprofit organizations, executives and board members will be better equipped to attract high-quality staff and board members, as well as the attention of donors and other potential funding sources. Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits presents the best practices that have emerged from the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act (Sarbanes-Oxley) in a manner that explains their source and value to the nonprofit organization.

Written for both small and large nonprofits, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits includes:

* Practices intended to establish a "platinum standard" of operations and governance within the nonprofit
* Coverage of audits, financial statements, board activities and decision making, how to teach board members to read and interpret financial statements, conflicts of interest, whistle-blower protection, and how to leverage these standards to gain a competitive advantage
* Sarbanes-Oxley best practices and the organizational culture
* Sample documents, forms, and checklists to introduce these best practices into any nonprofit organization
* And much more!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38372 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

From the Inside Flap
The environment in which nonprofits operate is changing—dramatically. Public pressure is mounting to have nonprofits come under a higher level of scrutiny and regulation. Although only two provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley currently apply to both nonprofit and publicly traded companies, visible compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley standards establishes a competitive advantage that can provide benefits to any nonprofit. Written for nonprofit practitioners, board members, funders, and potential donors, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits explores how this important piece of legislation can serve to strengthen the infrastructure of nonprofits.

There is genuine value for nonprofit executives who comply with Sarbanes-Oxley standards. Providing a new perspective on the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation for nonprofit executives, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits shows readers how to leverage the best practices from the legislation to create a competitive advantage. Respected authors Peggy Jackson and Toni Fogerty take readers from the basics of what Sarbanes-Oxley is all about to examining the various sample documents and procedures that can be used to introduce these best practices into your nonprofit organization. Coverage includes:

• An overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and recent changes in the nonprofit legislative environment
• The outcomes and proposals from the Senate Finance Committee hearings along with the new California Nonprofit Integrity Act
• The role of audit committees and audits in Sarbanes-Oxley best practices
• Nonprofit accounting and financial statements
• The IRS Form 990 and its enhanced role in nonprofit accountability
• The Sarbanes-Oxley required provisions of whistleblower protection and document retention policies
• How Sarbanes-Oxley best practices affect nonprofit boards
• How a nonprofit's organizational culture affects its readiness to integrate Sarbanes-Oxley best practices
• How to move the nonprofit's operating standard from ordinary to platinum
• The ways in which the nonprofit can leverage Sarbanes-Oxley best practices to create a competitive advantage
• Recommendations for scaling the Sarbanes-Oxley best practices to suit the needs of the small nonprofit

Leverage the best practices from Sarbanes-Oxley legislation to create a competitive advantage in your nonprofit organization with the help of Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits.

From the Back Cover
A complete guide to leveraging the power of Sarbanes-Oxley–specifically for nonprofits

The first book to discuss the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation as it relates to nonprofit organizations, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits is an essential guide for all nonprofit executives and boards who want to know how the new legislation can enhance their organization's mission.

By establishing a "platinum standard" of operations and governance within nonprofit organizations, executives and board members will be better equipped to attract high-quality staff and board members, as well as the attention of donors and other potential funding sources. Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits presents the best practices that have emerged from the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act (Sarbanes-Oxley) in a manner that explains their source and value to the nonprofit organization.

Written for both small and large nonprofits, Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofits includes:

• Practices intended to establish a "platinum standard" of operations and governance within the nonprofit
• Coverage of audits, financial statements, board activities and decision making, how to teach board members to read and interpret financial statements, conflicts of interest, whistle-blower protection, and how to leverage these standards to gain a competitive advantage
• Sarbanes-Oxley best practices and the organizational culture
• Sample documents, forms, and checklists to introduce these best practices into any nonprofit organization
• And much more!

About the Author
PEGGY M. JACKSON, DPA, CPCU, is a consultant and nationally recognized lecturer in risk management, business continuity planning, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for nonprofits. Dr. Jackson has coauthored five books on risk management in nonprofit organizations: Managing Risk in Nonprofit Organizations (Wiley); Mission Accomplished: A Practical Guide to Risk Management for Nonprofits; Mission Accomplished: The Workbook; No Surprises: Harmonizing Risk & Reward in Volunteer Management; and Risk Management for School Principals: A Workbook. She is a partner with Fogarty, Jackson & Associates and a principal with Adjunct LLC in San Francisco, California.

TONI E. FOGARTY, PhD, MPH, is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Affairs and Administration at California State University, East Bay. She serves as the graduate coordinator for the Master of Science in Health Care Administration program, and teaches courses in healthcare management, organizational change and development, healthcare finance and budgeting, research methods, and the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare. She is a founding partner and CFO of Fogarty, Jackson & Associates, a consulting group that provides consulting services in the areas of risk management, business continuity planning, injury and illness prevention programs, and distance education and training. She has been published in several professional and academic journals and has made a number of presentations at national and international conferences. In addition, she coauthored the textbook Managing Risk in Nonprofit Organizations (Wiley).

Customer Reviews

SOX Best Practices Can Move Nonprofits tot he Next Level
Public pressure has been mounting to have nonprofits come under a higher level of scrutiny and regulation. Although only two provisions of SOX apply to both nonprofit and publicly traded companies (whistleblower protection and document preservation), visible compliance with SOX standards establishes a "platinum standard" and establishes a competitive advantage that can provide benefits to any nonprofit. We've designed the book to take the reader from wondering what Sarbanes-Oxley is all about to examining the various sample documents and procedures that can be used to introduce these best practices into your nonprofit. We believe that integrating SOX best practices can strengthen your nonprofit's commitment to fulfilling its mission. This book is a great companion toSarbanes-Oxley and Nonprofit Management: Skills, Techniques, and MethodsNonprofit Risk Management & Contingency Planning: Done in a Day StrategiesSarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofit Boards: A New Governance Paradigm