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What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)?

May 14, 2024

Accounting for the Performing Arts, Bookkeeping with Quickbooks

What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)? Why is a Chart of Accounts (COA) important for your bookkeeping practices? A Chart of Accounts (COA) is a list of the accounts that an organization has identified...

Tips for Obtaining Institutional Funding

April 23, 2024

Institutional Funding, Making Money in the Performing Arts

Tips for Obtaining Institutional Funding Development & Fundraising through Institutional Funding Everyone needs money, and if you are an artist, nonprofit, or dance organization, a good chunk of...

Creatives and Credit

April 23, 2024

Accounting for the Performing Arts, Budgeting, Financial Resources

Creatives & Credit Creatives & Credit Workshop with Tierra Bonds For artists and creatives looking to build good money habits, this fiscal session teaches you how to reach your credit score...

Performing Arts Grants Database Listings

May 16, 2023

Grant Opportunities, Latest Performing Arts Resource Listings, Making Money in the Performing Arts

Grant Database Listings for the Performing Arts Below is a list of websites serving as databases for funding sources. If you’re interested in applying for a performing arts grant, filter through...

Finding the Right Grant Funders for You

January 8, 2021

Institutional Funding, Making Money in the Performing Arts

Finding the Right Grant Funders for You: Essential Tips NEXTSTEPS GUEST WRITER: ANNA BRADY MARCUS Grant writing means finding the right grant funders for your organization Getting started with grant...

Quickbooks Desktop versus Online Accounting Software

December 14, 2020

Bookkeeping with Quickbooks

Quickbooks Accounting Software: Desktop versus Online Options Comparing Quickbooks Accounting Software: Desktop versus Online Options If you’ve already chosen Quickbooks as your accounting software,...

Bookkeeper vs. Accountant

November 16, 2020

Accounting for the Performing Arts, Bookkeeping with Quickbooks

Bookkeeper vs. Accountant The terms bookkeeper and accountant are often used interchangeably. However, they both hold very different roles. So what is the difference between a bookkeeper and an...