by pennextsteps | 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 for recording and allocating transactions in its general ledger....
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Become a 501(c)3 Non-Profit in the Performing Arts, Choose A Structure
Difference Between Non-Profit and For-Profit Entities What is a Non-Profit Entity? A non-profit, not-for-profit, or NPO, is an organization that does not seek to earn profit for its owners. Rather, all of the money earned is used to keep the organization running and...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Become Fiscally Sponsored in the Performing Arts, Choose A Structure, Fiscal Sponsorship, What is Fiscal Sponsorship?
What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Definition of Fiscal Sponsorship in the Performing Arts Fiscal sponsorship is a relationship in which a nonprofit organization (the fiscal sponsor) agrees to accept and manage funds on behalf of another organization or individual project...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Individual Donations, Make the Most of Your Fiscal Sponsor
Running a Crowdfunding Campaign Through a Fiscal Sponsor Running a crowdfunding campaign through a fiscal sponsor can be a great way to raise funds for your project. Being able to provide tax deductibility to your campaign contributors can be the factor that pushes...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Aug 20, 2021 | Build Your Startup, For 501(c)3 Arts Orgs, For Arts Administrators, Taxes
Employee vs. Independent Contractor What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The payment for an independent contractor is performance-based and is determined by the completion of the service they provide while an employee’s...